US Bridges

SR 16 over Eel River

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 04.38 E SR 19 · Structure no. 004390

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
296 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,446
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 56 years old, older 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 1,446 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,597 by 2033. The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesEel River
Location04.38 E SR 19
RouteState Highway 16
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.91364, -85.94399
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,446 (2023)
Projected traffic1,597 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 16 over Eel River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is SR 16 over Eel 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Eel River carry?

About 1,446 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Eel River?

The structure is 296 ft (90.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.