US Bridges

Randolph Street over Yellow River

PoorClosed to traffic

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Becknell Drive · Structure no. 5000111

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph Street over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Randolph Street over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRandolph Street
CrossesYellow River
Location00.10 S of Becknell Drive
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.35297, -86.30289
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Randolph Street over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Randolph Street over Yellow River 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 Randolph Street over Yellow River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Randolph Street over Yellow River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph Street over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.