US Bridges

Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.60 E of Orchard RD · Structure no. 8800070

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
649
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 649 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 875 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBecks Mill RD
CrossesW Fork Blue River
Location00.60 E of Orchard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57626, -86.12053
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic649 (2020)
Projected traffic875 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Becks Mill RD over W Fork 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 Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River carry?

About 649 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Becks Mill RD over W Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.