US Bridges

Garro Street over Yellow River

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Liberty Street · Structure no. 5000003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garro Street over Yellow River is a concrete culvert carrying Garro Street over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,125 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGarro Street
CrossesYellow River
Location00.10 W of Liberty Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34114, -86.30495
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,125 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garro Street over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garro Street over Yellow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Garro Street over Yellow River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Garro Street over Yellow River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Garro Street over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.