US Bridges

Monmouth Road over ST Marys River

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 0.60 Miles S of Piqua Roa · Structure no. 0100031

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,656
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monmouth Road over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monmouth Road over ST Marys River in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,215 by 2042. The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMonmouth Road
CrossesST Marys River
Location0.60 Miles S of Piqua Roa
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84476, -84.9286
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.6 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,656 (2022)
Projected traffic2,215 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monmouth Road over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monmouth Road over ST Marys 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Monmouth Road over ST Marys River carry?

About 1,656 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Monmouth Road over ST Marys River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Monmouth Road over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.