US Bridges

Mexico Road over Eel River

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.10 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 5200125

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
258 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mexico Road over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mexico Road over Eel River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 85 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 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2042. The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMexico Road
CrossesEel River
Location0.10 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMiami County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.81398, -86.11184
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2022)
Projected traffic3,050 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mexico Road over Eel River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Mexico 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 Mexico Road over Eel River carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mexico Road over Eel River?

The structure is 258 ft (78.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mexico Road over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.