US Bridges

SR 23 over Yellow River

Fair

Starke County, Indiana · 00.34 S SR 8 · Structure no. 005740

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,219
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 23 over Yellow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 23 over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 4,219 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,711 by 2030. The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 23
CrossesYellow River
Location00.34 S SR 8
RouteState Highway 23
CountyStarke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.28281, -86.5244
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,219 (2021)
Projected traffic2,711 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 23 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 23 over Yellow 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 23 over Yellow River carry?

About 4,219 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 23 over Yellow River?

The structure is 167 ft (50.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 23 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.