US Bridges

Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River

Good

Grant County, Indiana · 00.96 MI S of SR 18 · Structure no. 2700146

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River in Grant County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 66 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 10,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,360 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPennsylvania ST
CrossesMississinewa River
Location00.96 MI S of SR 18
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.54174, -85.64456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length427 ft (130 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,050 (2021)
Projected traffic15,360 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Pennsylvania ST 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 Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River carry?

About 10,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania ST over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.