US Bridges

Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive

GoodPosted for load

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 N of County Farm RD · Structure no. 8800145

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrown LN
CrossesBr Middle Fork Blue Rive
Location00.10 N of County Farm RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.56874, -86.01458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic152 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 Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brown LN over Br Middle Fork Blue Rive?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.