N Chippewa ST over Eel River
PoorClosed to trafficWabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of State RD 16 · Structure no. 8500045
- Built
- 1877
- 148 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 303 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Chippewa ST over Eel River is a wood or timber truss - thru carrying N Chippewa ST over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1877 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 148 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 N Chippewa ST over Eel River built?
It was built in 1877, making it 148 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is N Chippewa ST over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does N Chippewa ST over Eel River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is N Chippewa ST over Eel River?
The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns N Chippewa ST over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.