US Bridges

East Jefferson ST over Yellow River

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Michigan Stree · Structure no. 5000004

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
138 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,650
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Jefferson ST over Yellow River is a concrete arch - deck carrying East Jefferson ST over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 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 5,650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,325 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Jefferson ST
CrossesYellow River
Location00.10 E of Michigan Stree
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3436, -86.3086
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,650 (2022)
Projected traffic7,325 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Jefferson ST over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is East Jefferson ST 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 East Jefferson ST over Yellow River carry?

About 5,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Jefferson ST over Yellow River?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns East Jefferson ST over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.