US Bridges

Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River

FairPosted for load

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N CR 175 E · Structure no. 8500685

Built
1872
153 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Wood or Timber
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
480
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1872 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 153 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2034. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMill Stsinger RD
CrossesEel River
Location00.10 N CR 175 E
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99612, -85.7655
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating3.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck7 ft (2.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2014)
Projected traffic710 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River built?

It was built in 1872, making it 153 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Mill Stsinger RD over Eel 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Stsinger RD over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.