US Bridges

South Olive Trail over Yellow River

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.20 S of W 14th Road · Structure no. 5000083

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
725
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Olive Trail over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Olive Trail over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 725 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,175 by 2044. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Olive Trail
CrossesYellow River
Location00.20 S of W 14th Road
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27298, -86.33755
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic725 (2024)
Projected traffic1,175 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 South Olive Trail over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Olive Trail 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 South Olive Trail over Yellow River carry?

About 725 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is South Olive Trail over Yellow River?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns South Olive Trail over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.