US Bridges

US 150 over Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 04.05 E SR 66 · Structure no. 027570

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 over Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 over Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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 3,190 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 150
CrossesBlue River
Location04.05 E SR 66
RouteU.S. Route 150
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43389, -86.19166
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,190 (2015)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2035
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 150 over Blue River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is US 150 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 150 over Blue River carry?

About 3,190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 150 over Blue River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.