US Bridges

Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal

Fair

Warrick County, Indiana · 01.00 MI W of Marx RD · Structure no. 8700012

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
455 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal in Warrick County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 252 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2041. The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStanley Road
CrossesWabash & Erie Canal
Location01.00 MI W of Marx RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWarrick County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.16152, -87.41553
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic414 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal 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 2023.

How much traffic does Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal?

The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stanley Road over Wabash & Erie Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.