US Bridges

Wayne Street over Wabash River

Fair

Miami County, Indiana · 0.00 N of Riverside DR · Structure no. 5200136

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
553 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,168
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Street over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Street over Wabash River in Miami County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2,168 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,996 by 2042. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWayne Street
CrossesWabash River
Location0.00 N of Riverside DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75361, -86.05697
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,168 (2016)
Projected traffic2,996 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wayne Street over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Wayne Street over Wabash River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Wayne Street over Wabash River carry?

About 2,168 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Street over Wabash River?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Street over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.