SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 05.74 E SR 60 · Structure no. 028120
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,001
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 60 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 1,001 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2031. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is SR 160 over Middle 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River carry?
About 1,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR 160 over Middle Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.