Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River
GoodWashington County, Indiana · 00.10 N SR 160 · Structure no. 8800162
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 244
- 2012 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 244 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cantons Boston over Middle Fork 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 Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River carry?
About 244 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River?
The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Cantons Boston over Middle Fork Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.