US Bridges

Washington ST over Lagro Creek

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Tipton ST · Structure no. 8500610

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington ST over Lagro Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Washington ST over Lagro Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWashington ST
CrossesLagro Creek
Location00.10 W of Tipton ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.83755, -85.72492
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic725 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Washington ST over Lagro Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington ST over Lagro 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 Washington ST over Lagro Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington ST over Lagro Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Washington ST over Lagro Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.