Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River
GoodPosted for loadWashington County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Garrison Hollo · Structure no. 8800037
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 469
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 583 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin School RD over Middle Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River carry?
About 469 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin School RD over Middle Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.