US Bridges

East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main

Poor

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 W of S Elm RD · Structure no. 5000101

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast 18 B RD
CrossesDeep Outlet Main
Location00.10 W of S Elm RD
RouteCounty Highway 16
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.20864, -86.13481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$100,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns East 18 B RD over Deep Outlet Main?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.