US Bridges

Briant Street over Little Wabash River

Fair

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.01 MI N of Riverside DR · Structure no. 3500103

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,350
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briant Street over Little Wabash River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Briant Street over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 97 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 3,350 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,851 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBriant Street
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.01 MI N of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.87917, -85.48531
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length219 ft (66.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,350 (2021)
Projected traffic4,851 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 Briant Street over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

About 3,350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Briant Street over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 219 ft (66.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Briant Street over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.