US Bridges

SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.73 S SR 16 · Structure no. 003430

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,043
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 79 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 4,043 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,690 by 2032. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location01.73 S SR 16
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8876, -85.79249
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 rating78 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,043 (2021)
Projected traffic10,690 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 4,043 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.