US Bridges

Grant RD over Wabash River

Fair

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.23 NW of Old SR 25 · Structure no. 7900101

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
690 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,011
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grant RD over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grant RD over Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 3,011 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,748 by 2044. The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGrant RD
CrossesWabash River
Location00.23 NW of Old SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 303
CountyTippecanoe County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.52895, -86.76006
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length690 ft (210.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,011 (2021)
Projected traffic4,748 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Grant RD over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grant RD 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grant RD over Wabash River carry?

About 3,011 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Grant RD over Wabash River?

The structure is 690 ft (210.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Grant RD over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.