US Bridges

SR 19 over Branch of Eel River

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 01.53 S SR 16 · Structure no. 005020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,377
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Branch of Eel River is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 19 over Branch of Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,861 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesBranch of Eel River
Location01.53 S SR 16
RouteState Highway 19
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84604, -86.0334
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,377 (2020)
Projected traffic2,861 by 2032
Trucks11%
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

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 19 over Branch of Eel River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Branch of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Branch of Eel River carry?

About 1,377 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Branch of Eel River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Branch of Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.