US Bridges

CR 250W over Wabash River

Fair

Carroll County, Indiana · 00.37 S of Towpath · Structure no. 0800105

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
635 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250W over Wabash River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CR 250W over Wabash River in Carroll County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 87 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 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2031. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250W
CrossesWabash River
Location00.37 S of Towpath
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyCarroll County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.69356, -86.57081
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2011)
Projected traffic53 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 250W over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is CR 250W 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 250W over Wabash River carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 250W over Wabash River?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250W over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.