US Bridges

10th ST over Mississinewa River

Fair

Grant County, Indiana · 00.40 MI E of Main ST · Structure no. 2700111

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
309 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,470
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th ST over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th ST over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2041. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries10th ST
CrossesMississinewa River
Location00.40 MI E of Main ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGrant County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.47621, -85.6204
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2021)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 10th ST over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 10th 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 10th ST over Mississinewa River carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 10th ST over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 10th ST over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.