US Bridges

US 24 EB over Kentner Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.28 W SR 115 · Structure no. 006045

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,519
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Kentner Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 24 EB over Kentner Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 50 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 4,519 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,198 by 2030. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesKentner Creek
Location01.28 W SR 115
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.8021, -85.89189
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,519 (2020)
Projected traffic4,198 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 24 EB over Kentner Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is US 24 EB over Kentner 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 24 EB over Kentner Creek carry?

About 4,519 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Kentner Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Kentner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.