US Bridges

Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 00.00 Int of Raccoon ST · Structure no. 6100058

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,756 by 2038. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWabash ST
CrossesBig Raccoon Creek
Location00.00 Int of Raccoon ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyParke County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72933, -87.32497
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2018)
Projected traffic1,756 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek 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 ST over Big Raccoon Creek carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wabash ST over Big Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.