US Bridges

US 136 over Wabash River

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 02.38 E SR 63 · Structure no. 026790

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
943 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,526
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying US 136 over Wabash River in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 47 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 8,526 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,215 by 2039. The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 136
CrossesWabash River
Location02.38 E SR 63
RouteU.S. Route 136
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14081, -87.4054
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length943 ft (287.4 m)
Longest span187 ft (56.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,526 (2019)
Projected traffic10,215 by 2039
Trucks7%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 136 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 136 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 136 over Wabash River carry?

About 8,526 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Wabash River?

The structure is 943 ft (287.4 m) long with a longest span of 187 ft (56.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.