US Bridges

US 150 EB over Wabash River

Fair

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.35 W US 41 · Structure no. 013585

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
886 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,848
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 150 EB over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 150 EB over Wabash River in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 33 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 5,848 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 150 EB
CrossesWabash River
Location00.35 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.46594, -87.4204
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length886 ft (270 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,848 (2021)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 150 EB over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US 150 EB 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 150 EB over Wabash River carry?

About 5,848 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 150 EB over Wabash River?

The structure is 886 ft (270 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 150 EB over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.