US Bridges

CR 475 West over Wabash River

FairPosted for load

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.05 MI S of US 24 · Structure no. 3500083

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
972
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 475 West over Wabash River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron truss - thru carrying CR 475 West over Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 972 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,576 by 2041. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 475 West
CrossesWabash River
Location0.05 MI S of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87951, -85.54295
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic972 (2021)
Projected traffic1,576 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 475 West over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR 475 West over 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 CR 475 West over Wabash River carry?

About 972 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 475 West over Wabash River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 475 West over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.