US Bridges

Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.50 SW of CR 950 S · Structure no. 8500028

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
877 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2006, 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 6 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2042. The structure is 877 ft (267.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMississinewa RD
CrossesMississinewa Lake
Location00.50 SW of CR 950 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.68191, -85.88916
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length877 ft (267.4 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2022)
Projected traffic430 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake?

The structure is 877 ft (267.4 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mississinewa RD over Mississinewa Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.