US Bridges

Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River

Fair

Washington County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Trainer LN · Structure no. 8800138

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River is a concrete channel beam carrying Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesWagner RD
CrossesTrib S Fork Blue River
Location00.20 S of Trainer LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.47673, -86.05178
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating73.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$126,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner RD over Trib 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 Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner RD over Trib S Fork Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.