US Bridges

Allen Street over Jordan River

PoorClosed to traffic

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 E Morton ST · Structure no. 5300107

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allen Street over Jordan River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Allen Street over Jordan River in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 289 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2034. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAllen Street
CrossesJordan River
Location00.10 E Morton ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.1556, -86.53499
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2014)
Projected traffic518 by 2034
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allen Street over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allen Street over Jordan River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Allen Street over Jordan River carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Allen Street over Jordan River?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Allen Street over Jordan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.