US Bridges

CR 600 East over Wabash River

Fair

Cass County, Indiana · 00.85 N of CR 125 S · Structure no. 0900076

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
458 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 600 East over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 600 East over Wabash River in Cass County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,520 by 2043. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 600 East
CrossesWabash River
Location00.85 N of CR 125 S
RouteCounty Highway 25
CountyCass County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75772, -86.26103
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length458 ft (139.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,910 (2023)
Projected traffic2,520 by 2043
Trucks5%
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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 600 East over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 600 East 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 600 East over Wabash River carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 600 East over Wabash River?

The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns CR 600 East over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.