US Bridges

Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.80 MI NE of Wheeling R · Structure no. 2700117

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld SR 221CR 950
CrossesMississinewa River
Location00.80 MI NE of Wheeling R
RouteCounty Highway 950
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.39435, -85.49368
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2021)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 221CR 950 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 Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 221CR 950 over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.