US Bridges

Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.25 E of E. Shore DR · Structure no. 4300011

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,375
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPickwick Road
CrossesSyracuse-Wawasee Channel
Location00.25 E of E. Shore DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.41545, -85.73541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating57.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,375 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel carry?

About 1,375 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pickwick Road over Syracuse-Wawasee Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.