I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road
Harrison County, Indiana · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-64 EB over Blue River Blue Road in Harrison County, Indiana, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, making it 51 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 16,250 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2005).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 74 of the 128 inventoried bridges in Harrison County rated fair (57.8%); 4 (3.1%) 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 May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- It is coded scour critical (NBI item 113 = 3): scour critical: foundations unstable for the assessed or calculated scour.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 387 ft |
| Location | 04.08 W SR 337 |
| NBI structure number | 034170 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 3: scour critical: foundations unstable for the assessed or calculated scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Harrison County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-64 over Brush Heap Creek | 1974 | 30,390 | Fair |
| I-64 WB over Blue River Blue Road | 1974 | 16,250 | Fair |
| I-64 EB over Indian Creek Access Rd | 1974 | 15,774 | Fair |
| I-64 WB over Indian Creek Access Rd | 1974 | 15,774 | Fair |
| I-64 EB over Brush Heap Creek | 1974 | 15,403 | Fair |
| I-64 WB over Brush Heap Creek | 1974 | 14,800 | Fair |
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