US Bridges

Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R

Good

Washington County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Blue River RD · Structure no. 8800173

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R in Washington County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesFire LN RD
CrossesPoplar Br S Fk Blue R
Location00.10 E of Blue River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.55141, -85.89114
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R 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 Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R carry?

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

How long is Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fire LN RD over Poplar Br S Fk Blue R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.