US Bridges

Davis Street over Eel River

Good

Cass County, Indiana · 01.00 S of CR 100 S · Structure no. 0900072

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
385 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Street over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Street over Eel River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5,560 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,330 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesDavis Street
CrossesEel River
Location01.00 S of CR 100 S
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.76382, -86.33788
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,560 (2023)
Projected traffic7,330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Davis Street over Eel River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Davis Street over Eel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Street over Eel River carry?

About 5,560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Davis Street over Eel River?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Street over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.