SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake
PoorHuntington County, Indiana · 1.21 MI S. of US 224 · Structure no. 000000000001480
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,015
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 60 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,015 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake carry?
About 4,015 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 5 over Wabash River Roush Lake?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.