US Bridges

Meridian Road over Eel River

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.60 S of SR 16 · Structure no. 5200034

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,425
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Eel River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2031. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesEel River
Location0.60 S of SR 16
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85697, -86.07573
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,425 (2011)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Road over Eel River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over Eel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over Eel River carry?

About 1,425 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over Eel River?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.