US Bridges

SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 05.60 E SR 60 · Structure no. 028111

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
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 culvert carrying SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR 160
CrossesBr Middle Fk Blue River
Location05.60 E SR 60
RouteState Highway 160
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.58251, -85.98507
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,001 (2022)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2037
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 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 160 over Br Middle Fk 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 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 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 160 over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.