US Bridges

CR 675 West over Wabash River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.01 N of South River Ro · Structure no. 0900059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
905 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 675 West over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 675 West over Wabash River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2043. The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 675 West
CrossesWabash River
Location00.01 N of South River Ro
RouteCounty Highway 107
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.73667, -86.50516
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length905 ft (275.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2023)
Projected traffic420 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$168,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 675 West over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 675 West 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 675 West over Wabash River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 675 West over Wabash River?

The structure is 905 ft (275.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 675 West over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.