Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.80 N of West End RD · Structure no. 8800082
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Springs 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 Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River carry?
About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Big Springs RD over South Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.