US Bridges

Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.90 NW of Temple RD · Structure no. 8800048

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesMartinsburg RD
CrossesMiddle Fk Blue River
Location00.90 NW of Temple RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55822, -86.06013
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk 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 Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martinsburg RD over Middle Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.