Romy Street over Mississinewa River
FairDelaware County, Indiana · 00.08 SW of Indiana Ave · Structure no. 1800020
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 233 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Romy Street over Mississinewa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Romy Street over Mississinewa River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 88 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Romy Street over Mississinewa River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Romy Street over Mississinewa 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Romy Street over Mississinewa River carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Romy Street over Mississinewa River?
The structure is 233 ft (70.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Romy Street over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.