Market Street over Eel River
FairWabash County, Indiana · 00.10 S of State RD 114 · Structure no. 8500690
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 186 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,487
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street over Eel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Market Street over Eel River in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,487 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,390 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Market Street over Eel River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street over Eel 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 Market Street over Eel River carry?
About 1,487 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Market Street over Eel River?
The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.