US Bridges

Jackson Street over ST Marys River

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.10 Miles E of 1st Stree · Structure no. 0100130

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,434
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jackson Street over ST Marys River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Jackson Street over ST Marys River in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,255 by 2042. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJackson Street
CrossesST Marys River
Location0.10 Miles E of 1st Stree
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83298, -84.9215
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,434 (2022)
Projected traffic3,255 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Jackson Street over ST Marys River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Jackson Street over ST Marys River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Jackson Street over ST Marys River carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Jackson Street over ST Marys River?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jackson Street over ST Marys River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.