US Bridges

SR 114 over Eel River

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 01.66 E SR 13 · Structure no. 025710

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
349 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,012
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 114 over Eel River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 114 over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 77 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 6,012 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,710 by 2034. The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 114
CrossesEel River
Location01.66 E SR 13
RouteState Highway 114
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.99909, -85.76337
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length349 ft (106.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,012 (2019)
Projected traffic12,710 by 2034
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 114 over Eel River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is SR 114 over Eel River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 114 over Eel River carry?

About 6,012 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 114 over Eel River?

The structure is 349 ft (106.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 114 over Eel River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.