US Bridges

Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 02.00 S Motsinger RD · Structure no. 8800089

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesEastern School RD
CrossesBr S Fork Blue River
Location02.00 S Motsinger RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.51881, -86.00359
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic400 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Eastern School RD over Br S 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 Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Eastern School RD over Br S Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.