US Bridges

SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.45 S SR 15 (n. Jct.) · Structure no. 003960

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
393 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,704
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 12,704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,678 by 2032. The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR 13SR 15
CrossesWabash River
Location00.45 S SR 15 (n. Jct.)
RouteState Highway 13
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79014, -85.82038
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length393 ft (119.7 m)
Longest span153 ft (46.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,704 (2019)
Projected traffic20,678 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River carry?

About 12,704 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River?

The structure is 393 ft (119.7 m) long with a longest span of 153 ft (46.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13SR 15 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.