US Bridges

Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Canton RD S · Structure no. 8800041

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBata RD
CrossesBr Middle Fk Blue River
Location00.40 W of Canton RD S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60284, -86.04159
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2020)
Projected traffic329 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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$219,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bata RD over Br Middle 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 Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bata RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.