US Bridges

Broadway Street over Little Wabash River

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI N of Riversdie DR · Structure no. 3500088

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
245 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,449
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Little Wabash River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Broadway Street over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,449 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,049 by 2041. The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.01 MI N of Riversdie DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.88154, -85.47106
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.8 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,449 (2021)
Projected traffic7,049 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Broadway Street over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Street 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 Broadway Street over Little Wabash River carry?

About 4,449 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.8 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway Street over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.