US Bridges

CR 200 West over Wabash River

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.5 MI S of Waterworks RD · Structure no. 3500084

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
348
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 West over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 200 West over Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 348 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 509 by 2041. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 200 West
CrossesWabash River
Location0.5 MI S of Waterworks RD
RouteCounty Highway 39
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85339, -85.48978
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span82 ft (25.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2021)
Projected traffic509 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 CR 200 West over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 West over Wabash River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 West over Wabash River carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 West over Wabash River?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 West over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.