SR 205 over Blue River
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.41 S US 30 · Structure no. 028760
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,108
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 205 over Blue River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 205 over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 5,108 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,082 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 205 over Blue River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is SR 205 over Blue River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 205 over Blue River carry?
About 5,108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SR 205 over Blue River?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 205 over Blue River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.