Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.20 NE of Coombs RD · Structure no. 8800023
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 338
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 85 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 338 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is Old SR 56 over Br W 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River carry?
About 338 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 56 over Br W Fk Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.