US Bridges

East 7th Road over Yellow River

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.40 E of N Hickory Road · Structure no. 5000069

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
115 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 7th Road over Yellow River is a wood or timber slab carrying East 7th Road over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 7th Road
CrossesYellow River
Location00.40 E of N Hickory Road
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyMarshall County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.37652, -86.18649
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 East 7th Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 7th 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 7th Road over Yellow River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is East 7th Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns East 7th Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.