US Bridges

SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 05.35 E SR 60 · Structure no. 028100

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,001
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2031. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 160
CrossesBr Middle Fk Blue River
Location05.35 E SR 60
RouteState Highway 160
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58203, -85.98912
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2022)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over Br Middle Fk 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River carry?

About 1,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.