US Bridges

TR 257 over Trib Wabash River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 00.00 in Road E Wabash · Structure no. 060477

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2020
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

TR 257 over Trib Wabash River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying TR 257 over Trib Wabash River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

CarriesTR 257
CrossesTrib Wabash River
Location00.00 in Road E Wabash
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.60676, -87.62146
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2016)
Projected traffic800 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 TR 257 over Trib Wabash River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is TR 257 over Trib 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 July 2020.

How much traffic does TR 257 over Trib Wabash River carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is TR 257 over Trib Wabash River?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns TR 257 over Trib Wabash River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.