US Bridges

CR 100E over Wabash River

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Indiana · 01.00 S of Grant ST · Structure no. 8600029

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
810 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100E over Wabash River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 100E over Wabash River in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 120 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2034. The structure is 810 ft (246.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100E
CrossesWabash River
Location01.00 S of Grant ST
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyWarren County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.25436, -87.29965
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating14.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length810 ft (246.8 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2014)
Projected traffic280 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100E over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 100E 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 100E over Wabash River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 100E over Wabash River?

The structure is 810 ft (246.8 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100E over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.