Main ST over S Fk Blue River
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Indiana · 00.20 SE of Grove ST · Structure no. 8800133
- Built
- 1884
- 141 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 613
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Main ST over S Fk Blue River is a steel truss - thru carrying Main ST over S Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 141 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 613 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 765 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Main ST over S Fk Blue River built?
It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Main ST over S Fk Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Main ST over S Fk Blue River carry?
About 613 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Main ST over S Fk Blue River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Main ST over S Fk Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.