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Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal

FairPosted for load

Vigo County, Indiana · 00.20 W Moseman · Structure no. 8400081

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal in Vigo County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 252 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEastwind Drive
CrossesWabash & Erie Canal
Location00.20 W Moseman
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVigo County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.34676, -87.26279
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2017)
Projected traffic336 by 2037
Trucks2%
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 Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Eastwind Drive over Wabash & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.