US Bridges

Grimes Lane over Jordan River

Good

Monroe County, Indiana · 00.10 W Walnut Street · Structure no. 5300120

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,691
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grimes Lane over Jordan River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Grimes Lane over Jordan River in Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 13,691 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,535 by 2034. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGrimes Lane
CrossesJordan River
Location00.10 W Walnut Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.15336, -86.53488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,691 (2014)
Projected traffic24,535 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Grimes Lane over Jordan River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grimes Lane 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 Grimes Lane over Jordan River carry?

About 13,691 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Grimes Lane over Jordan River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Grimes Lane over Jordan River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.