US Bridges

Washington ST over Old Erie Canal

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.51 N of SR 25 · Structure no. 0800001

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,091
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Old Erie Canal is a masonry arch - deck carrying Washington ST over Old Erie Canal in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 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 1,091 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,334 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington ST
CrossesOld Erie Canal
Location00.51 N of SR 25
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.59274, -86.67882
Functional classUrban 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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,091 (2011)
Projected traffic1,334 by 2031
Trucks10%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington ST over Old Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Old Erie Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Washington ST over Old Erie Canal carry?

About 1,091 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Old Erie Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Old Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.