US Bridges

Wabash Ave over CSX RR

Fair

Montgomery County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Mill ST · Structure no. 5400186

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash Ave over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wabash Ave over CSX RR in Montgomery County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 10,675 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,075 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 172 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWabash Ave
CrossesCSX RR
Location00.00 Int of Mill ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03945, -86.89048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width172 ft (52.5 m)
Roadway width168 ft (51.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,675 (2024)
Projected traffic15,075 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wabash Ave over CSX RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash Ave over CSX RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wabash Ave over CSX RR carry?

About 10,675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Wabash Ave over CSX RR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 172 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash Ave over CSX RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.