US Bridges

Huntington ST over Wabash River

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.20 N of Lafontaine · Structure no. 8500640

Built
1917
108 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
695 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,990
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington ST over Wabash River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Huntington ST over Wabash River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 108 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 1,990 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHuntington ST
CrossesWabash River
Location00.20 N of Lafontaine
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79373, -85.81607
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 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 above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length695 ft (211.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,990 (2024)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington ST over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Huntington ST 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 Huntington ST over Wabash River carry?

About 1,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Huntington ST over Wabash River?

The structure is 695 ft (211.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington ST over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.