SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek
FairWabash County, Indiana · 01.35 N SR 16 · Structure no. 003440
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,351
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 102 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.
It carries about 3,351 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,616 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR 13 over Bear Grass 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek carry?
About 3,351 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 13 over Bear Grass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.