US 40 WB over Wabash River
FairVigo County, Indiana · 00.35 W US 41 · Structure no. 013586
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 886 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,208
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 40 WB over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 40 WB over Wabash River in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, 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 28,208 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,935 by 2033. 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).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 40 WB over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 40 WB 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 40 WB over Wabash River carry?
About 28,208 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 40 WB 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 40 WB over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.