Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Indiana · 00.30 S of Blue River RD · Structure no. 8800092
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 352
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 352 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bowers Knob RD over 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 Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River carry?
About 352 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bowers Knob RD over S Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.