US Bridges

38th ST over Mississinewa River

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 01.45 MI W of CR 400E · Structure no. 2700060

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th ST over Mississinewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th ST over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 75 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 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,280 by 2041. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries38th ST
CrossesMississinewa River
Location01.45 MI W of CR 400E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52393, -85.62422
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2021)
Projected traffic15,280 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th ST over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is 38th ST 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 38th ST over Mississinewa River carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 38th ST over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 38th ST over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.