US Bridges

Vincennes Trl over Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 SE of Becks Mill RD · Structure no. 8800073

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vincennes Trl over Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vincennes Trl over Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesVincennes Trl
CrossesBlue River
Location00.50 SE of Becks Mill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53065, -86.14788
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$294,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vincennes Trl over Blue River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vincennes Trl 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 Vincennes Trl over Blue River carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Vincennes Trl over Blue River?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Vincennes Trl over Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.