US Bridges

CR 100 N over Wabash River

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.50 S of US 24 · Structure no. 8500135

Built
1899
126 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
415 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100 N over Wabash River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 100 N over Wabash River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 126 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100 N
CrossesWabash River
Location00.50 S of US 24
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyWabash County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.84264, -85.64766
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length415 ft (126.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100 N over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is CR 100 N 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100 N over Wabash River carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100 N over Wabash River?

The structure is 415 ft (126.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100 N over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.