US Bridges

SR 60 over West Fork Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 02.05 W SR 135 · Structure no. 079662

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
318 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,298
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over West Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 60 over West Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7,298 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,536 by 2032. The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesWest Fork Blue River
Location02.05 W SR 135
RouteState Highway 60
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61055, -86.06915
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length318 ft (96.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,298 (2008)
Projected traffic9,536 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 West Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over West 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 2024.

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

About 7,298 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over West Fork Blue River?

The structure is 318 ft (96.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over West Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.