US Bridges

Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River

Good

Shelby County, Indiana · 00.15 N of CR 900 S · Structure no. 7300196

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River in Shelby County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2039. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdinburgh Road
CrossesBranch of Big Blue River
Location00.15 N of CR 900 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyShelby County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.39322, -85.92363
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic175 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Edinburgh Road over Branch of Big Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.