US Bridges

Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.90 E of SR 60 · Structure no. 8800116

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2032. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFarabee RD
CrossesBr Middle Fk Blue River
Location00.90 E of SR 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5577, -86.01539
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2019)
Projected traffic304 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk 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 Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Farabee RD over Br Middle Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.