US Bridges

SR 124 over Wabash River

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.34 W SR 116 · Structure no. 026226

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
453 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 124 over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 124 over Wabash River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,609 by 2032. The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 124
CrossesWabash River
Location00.34 W SR 116
RouteState Highway 124
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.75726, -85.18447
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length453 ft (138.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2022)
Projected traffic5,609 by 2032
Trucks18%
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

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 SR 124 over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 124 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 SR 124 over Wabash River carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 124 over Wabash River?

The structure is 453 ft (138.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 124 over Wabash River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.