Schindel Road over Mississinewa River
GoodDelaware County, Indiana · 00.63 S of Sharpbend RD · Structure no. 1800079
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schindel Road over Mississinewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schindel Road over Mississinewa River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schindel Road over Mississinewa River built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schindel Road over Mississinewa 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Schindel Road over Mississinewa River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Schindel Road over Mississinewa River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Schindel Road over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.