US Bridges

SR 13 over Mississinewa River

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 04.19 S SR 124 · Structure no. 003420

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
821 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Mississinewa River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Mississinewa River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,628 by 2033. The structure is 821 ft (250.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesMississinewa River
Location04.19 S SR 124
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.67791, -85.82684
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length821 ft (250.1 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2020)
Projected traffic6,628 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 13 over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 13 over Mississinewa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Mississinewa River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 821 ft (250.1 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.