US Bridges

US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.37 N SR 28 · Structure no. 007320

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,189
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 61 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 3,189 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2030. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 27
CrossesMississinewa-Old Channel
Location00.37 N SR 28
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28349, -84.97647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,189 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2030
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel carry?

About 3,189 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Mississinewa-Old Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.