Bridge conditions in Washington County, Indiana
174 inventoried bridges · 3 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
Washington County tracks close to typical: 3 of its 174 inventoried bridges (1.7%) are rated poor, against a national rate of about 7%.
- 3 of the 174 bridges in Washington County, Indiana, are rated in poor condition (1.7%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 77 bridges (44.3%) are rated good and 94 (54.0%) fair.
- The median Washington County bridge was built in 1985.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is Main St over S Fk Blue River (built 1884), carrying about 613 vehicles a day.
Good 44.3% · Fair 54.0% · Poor 1.7% of 174 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main St over S Fk Blue River | 1884 | 613 | Poor |
| C-burg & Livonia over LOST River | 1966 | 225 | Poor |
| Franklin Bottoms over Cammie Thomas Ditch | 1930 | 44 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 56 over Brock Creek | 2023 | 15,120 | Good |
| S Main St over W Fork Blue River | 1955 | 12,770 | Fair |
| SR 60 over Haggatt Branch | 1947 | 8,905 | Fair |
| SR 60 over Middle Fork Blue River | 1947 | 8,309 | Fair |
| SR 60 over South Fork Blue River | 1937 | 8,309 | Fair |
| SR 60 over South Fork Blue River | 2024 | 7,408 | Good |
| SR 60 over Unt Haggatt Branch | 2012 | 7,298 | Good |
| SR 60 over West Fork Blue River | 2012 | 7,298 | Fair |
| SR 60 over SR 160 | 2012 | 7,298 | Good |
| SR 60 over Market Street | 2012 | 7,298 | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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