US Bridges

US 24 EB over Enyeart Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.93 E SR 13 · Structure no. 006054

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,888
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 24 EB over Enyeart Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 24 EB over Enyeart Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,888 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,321 by 2031. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 24 EB
CrossesEnyeart Creek
Location01.93 E SR 13
RouteU.S. Route 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83343, -85.76176
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,888 (2018)
Projected traffic6,321 by 2031
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Enyeart Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 24 EB over Enyeart Creek 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,888 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 24 EB over Enyeart Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 24 EB over Enyeart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.