US Bridges

E Monroe ST over Falls Branch

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.01 E Fall ST · Structure no. 8600106

Built
1896
129 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,130
2014 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Monroe ST over Falls Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Monroe ST over Falls Branch in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1896 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 129 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 1,130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesE Monroe ST
CrossesFalls Branch
Location00.01 E Fall ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.28515, -87.29282
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,130 (2014)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2034
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 E Monroe ST over Falls Branch built?

It was built in 1896, making it 129 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is E Monroe ST over Falls Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does E Monroe ST over Falls Branch carry?

About 1,130 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is E Monroe ST over Falls Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Monroe ST over Falls Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.