US Bridges

South River RD over Tributary Wabash River

Good

Tippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.16 SE of CR 350 W · Structure no. 7900179

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,296
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South River RD over Tributary Wabash River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South River RD over Tributary Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,296 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth River RD
CrossesTributary Wabash River
Location00.16 SE of CR 350 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.40887, -86.96899
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,296 (2023)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South River RD over Tributary Wabash River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is South River RD over Tributary Wabash River 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does South River RD over Tributary Wabash River carry?

About 2,296 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South River RD over Tributary Wabash River?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns South River RD over Tributary Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.