East 1st Road over Yellow River
FairMarshall County, Indiana · 00.10 W of N Gumwood Road · Structure no. 5000037
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 1st Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 1st Road over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 East 1st Road over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 1st Road 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 1st Road over Yellow River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is East 1st Road over Yellow River?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns East 1st Road over Yellow River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.