US Bridges

US 33 over Blue River

Good

Whitley County, Indiana · 03.57 N SR 205 · Structure no. 010921

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,435
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 33 over Blue River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 33 over Blue River in Whitley 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 9,435 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,353 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS 33
CrossesBlue River
Location03.57 N SR 205
RouteU.S. Route 33
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.25803, -85.37218
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,435 (2023)
Projected traffic10,353 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 33 over Blue River built?

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

What condition is US 33 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 33 over Blue River carry?

About 9,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 33 over Blue River?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 33 over Blue River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.