US Bridges

South River Road over Tributary Wabash River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.10 W of CR 200 W · Structure no. 0900066

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River Road over Tributary Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying South River Road over Tributary Wabash River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSouth River Road
CrossesTributary Wabash River
Location00.10 W of CR 200 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.74624, -86.40974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks3%
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

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 South River Road over Tributary Wabash River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is South River Road over Tributary 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 South River Road over Tributary Wabash River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is South River Road over Tributary Wabash River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South River Road over Tributary Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.