SR 524 over Wabash River
FairWabash County, Indiana · 01.82 S US 24 · Structure no. 032860
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 412 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,264
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 524 over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 524 over Wabash River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 60 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 1,264 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,470 by 2032. The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 524 over Wabash River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is SR 524 over Wabash 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 524 over Wabash River carry?
About 1,264 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 524 over Wabash River?
The structure is 412 ft (125.5 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 524 over Wabash River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.