US Bridges

Heritage Chapel RD over Br W Fk Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.80 S of SR 56 · Structure no. 8800050

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heritage Chapel RD over Br W Fk Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Heritage Chapel RD over Br W Fk 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 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHeritage Chapel RD
CrossesBr W Fk Blue River
Location00.80 S of SR 56
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60767, -86.06172
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2020)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Heritage Chapel RD over Br W Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

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

About 282 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Heritage Chapel RD over Br W Fk Blue River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Heritage Chapel RD over Br W Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.