Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Cedar Springs · Structure no. 8800076
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 192 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 367
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Horner Chapel over South Fork 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 Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River carry?
About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River?
The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Horner Chapel over South Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.