Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Indiana · 00.80 W of Martinsburg RD · Structure no. 8800080
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 538
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 538 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,062 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shorts Corner RD over Branch S 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 Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River carry?
About 538 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.