US Bridges

Meridian RD over Clear Creek

Good

Wabash County, Indiana · 00.30 S of CR 1400 N · Structure no. 8500752

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian RD over Clear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meridian RD over Clear Creek in Wabash County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,974 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian RD
CrossesClear Creek
Location00.30 S of CR 1400 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.0249, -85.7954
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2021)
Projected traffic3,974 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Meridian RD over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meridian RD over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian RD over Clear Creek carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Meridian RD over Clear Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian RD over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.