US Bridges

Grace Street over Iroquois River

Fair

Jasper County, Indiana · 0.04 Miles E of Parke Ave · Structure no. 3700150

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,037
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grace Street over Iroquois River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grace Street over Iroquois River in Jasper County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,037 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,478 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrace Street
CrossesIroquois River
Location0.04 Miles E of Parke Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.93236, -87.152
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,037 (2022)
Projected traffic1,478 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Grace Street over Iroquois River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grace 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 Grace Street over Iroquois River carry?

About 1,037 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grace Street over Iroquois River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Grace Street over Iroquois River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.