US Bridges

SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.92 N SR 15 · Structure no. 002610

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
467 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 85 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 6,905 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,249 by 2029. The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesMississinewa River Road
Location00.92 N SR 15
RouteState Highway 9
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.58442, -85.66095
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length467 ft (142.3 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,905 (2021)
Projected traffic12,249 by 2029
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road carry?

About 6,905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road?

The structure is 467 ft (142.3 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Mississinewa River Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.