Cauble RD over Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 02.00 N Skylight RD · Structure no. 8800055
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Other
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 112
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cauble RD over Blue River is a other stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cauble RD over Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 65 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 112 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cauble RD over Blue River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Cauble RD over 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 Cauble RD over Blue River carry?
About 112 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cauble RD over Blue River?
The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Cauble RD over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.