US Bridges

Canton RD S over Br W Fk Blue River

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.90 N Canton S Boston · Structure no. 8800165

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canton RD S over Br W Fk Blue River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Canton RD S over Br W Fk Blue River in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 152 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCanton RD S
CrossesBr W Fk Blue River
Location00.90 N Canton S Boston
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.61393, -86.03423
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2020)
Projected traffic152 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 Canton RD S over Br W Fk Blue River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Canton RD S over Br W Fk Blue River?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Canton RD S over Br W Fk Blue River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.