US Bridges

SR 234 over Wabash River

Good

Vermillion County, Indiana · 01.68 E SR 63 · Structure no. 029560

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
825 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,524
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 234 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 234 over Wabash River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,524 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2039. The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR 234
CrossesWabash River
Location01.68 E SR 63
RouteState Highway 234
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95187, -87.41991
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length825 ft (251.5 m)
Longest span176 ft (53.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,524 (2019)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 234 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 234 over 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 234 over Wabash River carry?

About 1,524 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 234 over Wabash River?

The structure is 825 ft (251.5 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 234 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.