Towpath RD over Eel River
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Indiana · 00.10 E of 25 W · Structure no. 1100175
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 206 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 114
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Towpath RD over Eel River is a steel truss - thru carrying Towpath RD over Eel River in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Towpath RD over Eel River built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Towpath RD over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Towpath RD over Eel River carry?
About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Towpath RD over Eel River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Towpath RD over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.