US Bridges

Wagner RD over Symons Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Paul RD · Structure no. 8900234

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wagner RD over Symons Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wagner RD over Symons Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2036. The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWagner RD
CrossesSymons Creek
Location00.40 W of Paul RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7885, -85.19161
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2016)
Projected traffic297 by 2036
Trucks5%
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 Wagner RD over Symons Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wagner RD over Symons Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wagner RD over Symons Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wagner RD over Symons Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wagner RD over Symons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.