Burd Road over Blue River
GoodWhitley County, Indiana · 00.20 E CR 350 E · Structure no. 9200007
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burd Road over Blue River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Burd Road over Blue River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burd Road over Blue River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burd Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Burd Road over Blue River carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Burd Road over Blue River?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Burd Road over Blue River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.