US Bridges

CR 800E over Wabash River

Fair

Warren County, Indiana · 00.16 S of Independence R · Structure no. 8600061

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
765 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 800E over Wabash River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 800E over Wabash River in Warren County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2034. The structure is 765 ft (233.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 800E
CrossesWabash River
Location00.16 S of Independence R
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.33503, -87.16796
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length765 ft (233.1 m)
Longest span212 ft (64.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2014)
Projected traffic320 by 2034
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 CR 800E over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 800E 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 800E over Wabash River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR 800E over Wabash River?

The structure is 765 ft (233.1 m) long with a longest span of 212 ft (64.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 800E over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.