US Bridges

CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.40 W of SR 59 · Structure no. 1100195

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal is a steel other carrying CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1300S
CrossesWabash & Erie Canal
Location00.40 W of SR 59
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.19831, -87.13562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.9 US tons
Inventory rating19.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2022)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1300S over Wabash & 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1300S over Wabash & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.