US Bridges

Pierce Street over Yellow River

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Michigan Stree · Structure no. 5000146

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,175
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pierce Street over Yellow River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pierce Street over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,175 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2044. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPierce Street
CrossesYellow River
Location00.10 W of Michigan Stree
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.3367, -86.31021
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,175 (2024)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pierce Street over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pierce Street over Yellow River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Pierce Street over Yellow River carry?

About 2,175 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pierce Street over Yellow River?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Pierce Street over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.