US Bridges

State Line Road over Wabash River

Good

Jay County, Indiana · 1.2 Miles North of SR 67 · Structure no. 3800189

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Line Road over Wabash River in Jay County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2039. The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesWabash River
Location1.2 Miles North of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.56372, -84.80256
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length176 ft (53.7 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Line Road over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Wabash River carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is State Line Road over Wabash River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.