SR 26 over Mississinewa River
GoodGrant County, Indiana · 02.17 E I-69 · Structure no. 006940
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 356 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,787
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Mississinewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 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 1,787 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,073 by 2032. The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 SR 26 over Mississinewa River built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is SR 26 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Mississinewa River carry?
About 1,787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Mississinewa River?
The structure is 356 ft (108.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Mississinewa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.