Melville Street over Iroquois River
FairJasper County, Indiana · 0.20 Miles S of SR 114 · Structure no. 3700004
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,288
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melville Street over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Melville Street over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 2,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,261 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melville Street over Iroquois River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melville Street over Iroquois 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Melville Street over Iroquois River carry?
About 2,288 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Melville Street over Iroquois River?
The structure is 110 ft (33.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Melville Street over Iroquois River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.