US Bridges

US 36 over Wabash River

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.79 E SR 63 · Structure no. 011480

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
1,270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,480
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 36 over Wabash River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 76 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 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 3,480 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,480 by 2034. The structure is 1,270 ft (387.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesWabash River
Location01.79 E SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79227, -87.37601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,270 ft (387.2 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,480 (2016)
Projected traffic3,480 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is US 36 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 36 over Wabash River carry?

About 3,480 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Wabash River?

The structure is 1,270 ft (387.2 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.