US Bridges

SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.17 N SR 25 SB · Structure no. 004410

Built
1918
107 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
399 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,120
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1918 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 107 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 24,120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,920 by 2021. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 17 (3rd St)
CrossesEel River
Location00.17 N SR 25 SB
RouteState Highway 17
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75622, -86.36835
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,120 (2001)
Projected traffic36,920 by 2021
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River carry?

About 24,120 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 17 (3rd St) over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.