Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River
PoorHuntington County, Indiana · 0.3 MI SE of Park DR · Structure no. 3500102
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 200 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,288
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,288 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,968 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River carry?
About 4,288 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River?
The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Lafontaine Street over Little Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.