US Bridges

Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.40 E Canton RD S · Structure no. 8800154

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarristown RD
CrossesBr W Fk Blue River
Location00.40 E Canton RD S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61509, -86.02678
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating98.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River 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 Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Harristown RD over Br W Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.