US Bridges

US 40 over Wallace Branch

Fair

Putnam County, Indiana · 02.33 E US 231 · Structure no. 013730

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,319
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over Wallace Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 40 over Wallace Branch in Putnam County, Indiana. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5,319 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,626 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40
CrossesWallace Branch
Location02.33 E US 231
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyPutnam County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.59594, -86.77886
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating93.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,319 (2017)
Projected traffic11,626 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 40 over Wallace Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over Wallace Branch 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 US 40 over Wallace Branch carry?

About 5,319 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over Wallace Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over Wallace Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.