US Bridges

West 11th Road over Yellow River

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.30 E of S Olive Trail · Structure no. 5000154

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,135
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 11th Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying West 11th Road over Yellow River in Marshall County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,135 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest 11th Road
CrossesYellow River
Location00.30 E of S Olive Trail
RouteCounty Highway 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.31753, -86.33251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,135 (2024)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 11th Road over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 11th Road 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 West 11th Road over Yellow River carry?

About 1,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West 11th Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns West 11th Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.