US Bridges

CR 750E over Wabash River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 0.8 Miles North of CR 800 · Structure no. 3800188

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 750E over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 750E over Wabash River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, 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 163 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 201 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 750E
CrossesWabash River
Location0.8 Miles North of CR 800
RouteCounty Highway 221
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.5677, -84.83859
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2019)
Projected traffic201 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 750E over Wabash River built?

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

What condition is CR 750E 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 750E over Wabash River carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 750E over Wabash River?

The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 750E over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.