SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 02.17 E SR 160 · Structure no. 021460
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,309
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 78 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 6 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 8,309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,663 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River carry?
About 8,309 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.