Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Cassatt · Structure no. 8500620
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 975
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 975 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lafountaine Ave over Treaty 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 Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek carry?
About 975 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Lafountaine Ave over Treaty Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.