US Bridges

South Upas Road over Yellow River

Good

Marshall County, Indiana · 00.50 N of W 14 B Road · Structure no. 5000155

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Upas Road over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying South Upas 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 332 by 2044. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Upas Road
CrossesYellow River
Location00.50 N of W 14 B Road
RouteCounty Highway 5
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.27286, -86.45371
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic332 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 South Upas Road over Yellow River built?

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

What condition is South Upas 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 South Upas Road over Yellow River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Upas Road over Yellow River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Upas Road over Yellow River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.