S Main ST over W Fork Blue River
FairWashington County, Indiana · 00.10 W SR 135 · Structure no. 8800161
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,770
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S Main ST over W Fork Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying S Main ST over W Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 12,770 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,600 by 2039. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S Main ST over W Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Main ST over W 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 S Main ST over W Fork Blue River carry?
About 12,770 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is S Main ST over W Fork Blue River?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns S Main ST over W Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.