Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.40 N of Palmyra Lake R · Structure no. 8800077
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 122
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 22 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Palymra RD 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 Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River carry?
About 122 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Palymra RD over South Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.