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Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel

Fair

Kosciusko County, Indiana · 00.01 N of Sunset DR · Structure no. 4300207

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
325
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel in Kosciusko County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 325 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesVenetian Drive
CrossesLake Wawasee Channel
Location00.01 N of Sunset DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKosciusko County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.40145, -85.68891
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2022)
Projected traffic450 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Venetian Drive over Lake 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 Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Venetian Drive over Lake Wawasee Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.