US Bridges

Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River

Fair

Allen County, Indiana · 00.10 N of St. Joseph DR · Structure no. 0200268

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River in Allen County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 98 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 5 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 23,525 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesParnell Ave
CrossesST Joseph River
Location00.10 N of St. Joseph DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAllen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.10906, -85.12553
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,525 (2024)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Parnell Ave over ST Joseph 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 Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River carry?

About 23,525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Parnell Ave over ST Joseph River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.