US Bridges

SR 9 over Blue River

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.30 S SR 205 · Structure no. 002780

Built
1996
29 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,351
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Blue River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 9 over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1996 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 29 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 11,351 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,344 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesBlue River
Location00.30 S SR 205
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.15259, -85.48821
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,351 (2024)
Projected traffic12,344 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Blue River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 9 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Blue River carry?

About 11,351 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Blue River?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.