US Bridges

Baker Street over Yellow River

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Michigan Stree · Structure no. 5000005

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Street over Yellow River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baker Street over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,125 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,975 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBaker Street
CrossesYellow River
Location00.20 E of Michigan Stree
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.34978, -86.30562
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,125 (2022)
Projected traffic2,975 by 2042
Trucks2%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Baker Street over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baker Street over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Baker Street over Yellow River carry?

About 2,125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baker Street over Yellow River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Street over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.