US Bridges

CR 125 East over Wabash River

Fair

Adams County, Indiana · 0.40 Miles N of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 0100125

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 East over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying CR 125 East over Wabash River in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 162 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 125 East
CrossesWabash River
Location0.40 Miles N of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.57686, -84.9096
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2022)
Projected traffic162 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty 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 CR 125 East over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 125 East over Wabash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 125 East over Wabash River carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 East over Wabash River?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 East over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.