US Bridges

CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River

Fair

Vermillion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of SR 63 · Structure no. 8300029

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
699
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River is a wood or timber slab carrying CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River in Vermillion County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 699 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 815 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 975S
CrossesTrib to Wabash River
Location00.15 E of SR 63
RouteCounty Highway 85
CountyVermillion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74113, -87.39558
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic699 (2017)
Projected traffic815 by 2037
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 975S over Trib to 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River carry?

About 699 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 975S over Trib to Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.