US Bridges

CR 100W over Wabash River

Fair

Wells County, Indiana · 00.40 N of CR 400 N · Structure no. 9000081

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 100W over Wabash River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 100W over Wabash River in Wells County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 257 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 376 by 2042. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 100W
CrossesWabash River
Location00.40 N of CR 400 N
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyWells County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.80672, -85.24189
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic376 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 100W over Wabash River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 100W 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 October 2023.

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

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 100W over Wabash River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 100W over Wabash River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.