US Bridges

Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa River

Good

Miami County, Indiana · 10.00 W of CR 550 E · Structure no. 5200088

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
235
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa 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 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 235 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFrancesslocum Trl
CrossesMississinewa River
Location10.00 W of CR 550 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.72506, -85.98589
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2011)
Projected traffic450 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa River built?

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

What condition is Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa River carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Francesslocum Trl over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.