US Bridges

Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.30 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 8800039

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCoombs RD
CrossesBr W Fk Blue River
Location00.30 S of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.62788, -86.0316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic76 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$662,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coombs RD 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 Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Coombs RD over Br W Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.