US Bridges

Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.80 S of Shorts Corner · Structure no. 8800081

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMartinsburg RD
CrossesSouth Fork Blue River
Location00.80 S of Shorts Corner
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49807, -86.03678
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic102 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinsburg RD over South 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 Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Martinsburg RD over South Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.