US Bridges

Station Road over Little Wabash River

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.4 MI SE of US 24 · Structure no. 3500074

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
141 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
341
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Station Road over Little Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying Station Road over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 110 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 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 472 by 2041. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesStation Road
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.4 MI SE of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.95634, -85.36855
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2021)
Projected traffic472 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible 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 Station Road over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Station 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 Station Road over Little Wabash River carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Station Road over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Station Road over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.