US Bridges

SR 218 over Wabash River

Good

Adams County, Indiana · 00.73 E SR 116 · Structure no. 029031

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,507
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 218 over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 218 over Wabash River in Adams County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,507 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2044. The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR 218
CrossesWabash River
Location00.73 E SR 116
RouteState Highway 218
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.65602, -85.033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length327 ft (99.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,507 (2024)
Projected traffic2,705 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 218 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 218 over Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 218 over Wabash River carry?

About 2,507 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 218 over Wabash River?

The structure is 327 ft (99.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 218 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.