US Bridges

SR 60 over South Fork Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 01.00 W SR 335 · Structure no. 021470

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,309
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over South Fork Blue River is a concrete culvert carrying SR 60 over South Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 8,309 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,179 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 60
CrossesSouth Fork Blue River
Location01.00 W SR 335
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50708, -86.01749
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,309 (2004)
Projected traffic12,179 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 60 over South Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over South 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 South Fork Blue River carry?

About 8,309 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over South Fork Blue River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over South Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.