US Bridges

Blue River Church over Punch Run

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Bill Miller RD · Structure no. 8800083

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
244
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue River Church over Punch Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blue River Church over Punch Run in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.

It carries about 244 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue River Church
CrossesPunch Run
Location00.20 N of Bill Miller RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.50867, -86.07886
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic244 (2020)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$432,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue River Church over Punch Run built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue River Church over Punch Run 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 Blue River Church over Punch Run carry?

About 244 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Blue River Church over Punch Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Blue River Church over Punch Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.