SR 39 over Yellow River
GoodStarke County, Indiana · 00.73 S SR 8 · Structure no. 013480
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,220
- 2004 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 39 over Yellow River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over Yellow River in Starke County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,684 by 2030. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 39 over Yellow River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 39 over Yellow 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 39 over Yellow River carry?
About 2,220 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SR 39 over Yellow River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 39 over Yellow River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.