US Bridges

SR 13 over Swank Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 03.46 N SR 114 · Structure no. 003470

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,548
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Swank Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 13 over Swank Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 3,548 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,343 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 13
CrossesSwank Creek
Location03.46 N SR 114
RouteState Highway 13
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0252, -85.75273
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,548 (2022)
Projected traffic9,343 by 2033
Trucks17%
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 Swank Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is SR 13 over Swank 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Swank Creek carry?

About 3,548 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Swank Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Swank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.