US Bridges

Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 60 · Structure no. 8800135

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
97 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,336
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,336 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,593 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShorts Corner RD
CrossesBranch S Fork Blue River
Location00.20 W of SR 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWashington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.5053, -86.02
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,336 (2019)
Projected traffic1,593 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shorts Corner RD over Branch 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 Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River carry?

About 2,336 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shorts Corner RD over Branch S Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.