US Bridges

SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str

Good

Sullivan County, Indiana · 05.66 W SR 63 · Structure no. 027670

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
946 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,283
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str in Sullivan County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,162 by 2030. The structure is 946 ft (288.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 79.5 mi (128 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 154
CrossesWabash Riv Water Str
Location05.66 W SR 63
RouteState Highway 154
CountySullivan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.11051, -87.65494
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length946 ft (288.3 m)
Longest span217 ft (66.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,283 (2004)
Projected traffic3,162 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed79.5 mi (128 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str carry?

About 2,283 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str?

The structure is 946 ft (288.3 m) long with a longest span of 217 ft (66.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 154 over Wabash Riv Water Str?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.