US Bridges

SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 01.37 S US 224 · Structure no. 001520

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,905
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res 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 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 3,905 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,172 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesWabash River/Hunt Res
Location01.37 S US 224
RouteState Highway 5
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84595, -85.46866
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,905 (2021)
Projected traffic10,172 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res 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/Hunt Res 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 SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res carry?

About 3,905 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Wabash River/Hunt Res?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.