US Bridges

E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel

Good

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.35 N of CR 1100 · Structure no. 4300098

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
425
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 650 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Wawasee Road
CrossesLake Wawasee Channel
Location00.35 N of CR 1100
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40023, -85.67181
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2022)
Projected traffic650 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E Wawasee Road over Lake Wawasee Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.