US Bridges

SR 9 over Eel River

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 01.58 S SR 205 · Structure no. 002770

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 9 over Eel River is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 9 over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 96 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,632 by 2033. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 9
CrossesEel River
Location01.58 S SR 205
RouteState Highway 9
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.12602, -85.48123
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2020)
Projected traffic9,632 by 2033
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 9 over Eel River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 9 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 9 over Eel River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 9 over Eel River?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 9 over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.