US Bridges

Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 E Alena ST · Structure no. 8500635

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 110 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 1,320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,960 by 2044. The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFerry ST
CrossesCharley Crk Vermont ST
Location00.10 E Alena ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80135, -85.83385
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length238 ft (72.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,320 (2024)
Projected traffic1,960 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST 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 Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST carry?

About 1,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST?

The structure is 238 ft (72.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry ST over Charley Crk Vermont ST?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.