US Bridges

First Street over Jordan River

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.00 Int. of Walnut Stre · Structure no. 5300104

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,106
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Street over Jordan River is a concrete culvert carrying First Street over Jordan River in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,486 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFirst Street
CrossesJordan River
Location00.00 Int. of Walnut Stre
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15937, -86.53401
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating70.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,106 (2014)
Projected traffic23,486 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Street over Jordan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does First Street over Jordan River carry?

About 13,106 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is First Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns First Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.