Unionsalem Street over Wabash River
FairTippecanoe County, Indiana · 00.33 W 6th Street · Structure no. 7900197
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,001 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,594
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Unionsalem Street over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Unionsalem Street over Wabash River in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 65 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 22,594 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,245 by 2044. The structure is 1,001 ft (305 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Unionsalem Street over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Unionsalem Street 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Unionsalem Street over Wabash River carry?
About 22,594 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Unionsalem Street over Wabash River?
The structure is 1,001 ft (305 m) long with a longest span of 168 ft (51.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Unionsalem Street over Wabash River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.