US Bridges

SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 02.49 S SR 114 · Structure no. 003450

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,831
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 88 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,831 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,616 by 2033. The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesLaketon Refinery RR
Location02.49 S SR 114
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.96403, -85.79377
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,831 (2019)
Projected traffic10,616 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR carry?

About 4,831 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR?

The structure is 183 ft (55.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Laketon Refinery RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.