Park Road over Muscatatuck River
PoorClosed to trafficJennings County, Indiana · 00.00 Crosley Fish & Wild · Structure no. 060380
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 212 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 143
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Park Road over Muscatatuck River is a steel truss - thru carrying Park Road over Muscatatuck River in Jennings County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 115 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 143 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2033. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Park Road over Muscatatuck River built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Park Road over Muscatatuck River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Park Road over Muscatatuck River carry?
About 143 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Park Road over Muscatatuck River?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Park Road over Muscatatuck River?
It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.