Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Polk School RD · Structure no. 8800108
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 886
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue River RD over Jeff Branch 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 Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River carry?
About 886 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Blue River RD over Jeff Branch Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.