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Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Clay County, Indiana · 00.50 S of CR 1200 S · Structure no. 1100204

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal is a steel other carrying Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal in Clay County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCanal RD
CrossesWabash & Erie Canal
Location00.50 S of CR 1200 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClay County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20944, -87.15222
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
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating9.3 US tons
Inventory rating5.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Canal RD 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 Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Canal RD over Wabash & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.