A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
A bridge walked into a bar. The bartender said, 'Why the long span?'
Analyzing deck conditions, superstructure ratings, and bad puns...
over WABASH RIVER
0.05 MI S OF US 24
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This bridge has a Fair overall condition rating of 6 out of 9. While it is not classified as structurally deficient, it shows some deterioration that is being monitored.
The bridge carries 972 vehicles per day and is 106 years old (reconstructed in 2015).
Its sufficiency rating of 49.9 places it below the national average of 63.6.
The NBI records a navigation clearance of 17 feet — the minimum vertical space below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers, railings, and superstructure) may be higher.
For travelers with bridge anxiety
This bridge may cause some awareness for travelers with bridge anxiety, but has manageable characteristics.
This bridge is 260 feet long — a short crossing, about 10-15 seconds.
A truss bridge — the steel framework can provide a sense of enclosure.
About 17 feet above ground — moderate height, similar to a 3-5 story building.
Only about 972 vehicles cross daily — very light traffic with low congestion risk.
The deck is 18 feet wide with 1-2 lanes — a narrower crossing.
This bridge crosses over water. Focus on the road ahead — the water is far below.
This comfort score is designed to help individuals with bridge anxiety plan their travel. All bridges in the National Bridge Inventory are regularly inspected and deemed safe for travel. This is not medical advice — if you experience severe anxiety, please consult a healthcare professional.
Year Built
1920
106 years old (rebuilt 2015)
Structure Type
Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron Truss (Thru)
Total Length
260 ft
79.2 m
Deck Width
18 ft
5.4 m
Spans
2
sections between supports
Max Span
128 ft
longest unsupported section (39.0 m)
Traffic Lanes
1 lane
Clearance Below
17 ft
navigation clearance under deck
Clearance height compared to familiar objects
Height shown is the navigation clearance below the bridge deck. The total height of the bridge structure (including towers and superstructure) may be higher.
Daily Traffic
972vehicles/day
40.87951°N, 85.54295°W
Aluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron Truss (Thru)
A steel truss bridge uses a framework of interconnected triangular elements. The geometric rigidity of triangles makes this design extremely efficient at distributing loads.
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Data from the National Bridge Inventory (NBI), maintained by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Data year: 2025. Conditions may have changed since the last inspection.
This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be used as the sole basis for any decisions related to bridge safety or transportation planning. Always consult official sources and local authorities for the most current data.