SR 205 over Blue River
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.03 S SR 9 · Structure no. 028755
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 84 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,178
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 205 over Blue River is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR 205 over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,178 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,361 by 2035. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 205 over Blue River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 205 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 205 over Blue River carry?
About 4,178 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 205 over Blue River?
The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 205 over Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.