US 40 over Big Blue River
Henry County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 40 over Big Blue River in Henry County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 9 (excellent condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,620 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 66 of the 206 inventoried bridges in Henry County rated good (32.0%); 6 (2.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Superstructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
| Substructure | 9 | 9 | Excellent condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 244 ft |
| Location | 00.36 E SR 140 |
| NBI structure number | 014031 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Henry County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 EB over Flatrock River | 1964 | 21,894 | Good |
| I-70 WB over Flatrock River | 1964 | 21,894 | Good |
| I-70 EB over Breezer Branch CR | 1965 | 21,661 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over Breezer Branch CR | 1965 | 21,661 | Fair |
| I-70 EB over CR 725 E Lick Br CR | 1965 | 19,818 | Fair |
| I-70 WB over CR 725 E Lick Br CR | 1965 | 19,818 | Fair |
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