US Bridges

West 13th Road over Yellow River

Fair

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Muckshaw Road · Structure no. 5000147

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
525
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 13th Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying West 13th Road 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 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 525 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 13th Road
CrossesYellow River
Location00.40 W of Muckshaw Road
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28873, -86.31694
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic525 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West 13th Road over Yellow River built?

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

What condition is West 13th 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 West 13th Road over Yellow River carry?

About 525 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West 13th Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns West 13th Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.