US Bridges

Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 E of CR 175 E · Structure no. 8500310

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesOld US 24
CrossesEnyeart Creek
Location00.10 E of CR 175 E
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.82535, -85.76027
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2024)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek 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 Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 24 over Enyeart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.