US Bridges

Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.50 E Becks Mill RD · Structure no. 8800157

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2032. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesFredricksburg RD
CrossesS Fk Blue River
Location00.50 E Becks Mill RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.43593, -86.18457
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic71 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fredricksburg RD over S 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 Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fredricksburg RD over S Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.