SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek
FairVanderburgh County, Indiana · 01.08 S I-164 · Structure no. 020480
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,112
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek in Vanderburgh County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 84 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,112 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,465 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek carry?
About 6,112 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 57 over Big Blue Grass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.