US Bridges

River ST over Wabash River

Fair

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Bent ST · Structure no. 8500655

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
337 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River ST over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River ST over Wabash River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,870 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRiver ST
CrossesWabash River
Location00.10 N of Bent ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.79041, -85.82801
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2024)
Projected traffic1,870 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 River ST over Wabash River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is River 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 River ST over Wabash River carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River ST over Wabash River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns River ST over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.