US Bridges

Blue River RD over Br S Fork Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 E Goss School RD · Structure no. 8800109

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue River RD over Br S Fork Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Blue River RD over Br S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlue River RD
CrossesBr S Fork Blue River
Location00.50 E Goss School RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.54634, -85.89877
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic759 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue River RD over Br S Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.