US Bridges

CR 900 North over Little Wabash River

Good

Huntington County, Indiana · 0.3 MI E of US 24 · Structure no. 3500137

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,404
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 North over Little Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 North over Little Wabash River in Huntington County, Indiana. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 39 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 3,404 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,025 by 2041. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCR 900 North
CrossesLittle Wabash River
Location0.3 MI E of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96052, -85.36556
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,404 (2021)
Projected traffic16,025 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 900 North over Little Wabash River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 900 North over Little 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 900 North over Little Wabash River carry?

About 3,404 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 North over Little Wabash River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 North over Little Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.