US Bridges

SR 60 over South Fork Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.42 W SR 335 · Structure no. 021481

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,408
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over South Fork Blue River is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 60 over South Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,408 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,492 by 2042. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 37 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
Location00.42 W SR 335
RouteState Highway 60
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.4994, -86.01316
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,408 (2022)
Projected traffic7,492 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over South Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 60 over South Fork Blue River carry?

About 7,408 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over South Fork Blue River?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over South Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.