US Bridges

Etna Road over Wabash River

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.05 MI E of CR 200 N · Structure no. 3500111

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,878
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Etna Road over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Etna Road over Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 4,878 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,504 by 2041. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEtna Road
CrossesWabash River
Location0.05 MI E of CR 200 N
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHuntington County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.85815, -85.50754
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,878 (2021)
Projected traffic7,504 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Etna Road over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Etna Road 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 Etna Road over Wabash River carry?

About 4,878 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Etna Road over Wabash River?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Etna Road over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.