US Bridges

SR 15 over Wabee Drain

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 03.39 S US 6 · Structure no. 079660

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,311
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Wabee Drain is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Wabee Drain in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 11,311 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2030. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 15
CrossesWabee Drain
Location03.39 S US 6
RouteState Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.4029, -85.85355
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,311 (2021)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2030
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 15 over Wabee Drain built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Wabee Drain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Wabee Drain carry?

About 11,311 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Wabee Drain?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Wabee Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.