Mexico Road over Eel River

Fair Condition86 years old1,830 vehicles/day

Location

StateIndiana
CountyMiami
Location0.10 W Of CR 200 W
CarriesMexico Road
CrossesEel River
Coordinates40.81398, -86.11184

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length257.5 ft (78.5 m)
Max Span85.0 ft (25.9 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area722.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1940 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,830 (2022)
Truck Traffic4%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5200125

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