US Bridges

Meridian Road over Little Wabash River

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI N of Riverside DR · Structure no. 3500038

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
207 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Road over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian Road over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 643 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 991 by 2041. The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian Road
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.01 MI N of Riverside DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88628, -85.45197
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic643 (2021)
Projected traffic991 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian Road over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian Road over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Meridian Road over Little Wabash River carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Road over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 207 ft (63 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Road over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.