US Bridges

US 52 over Trib Whitewater River

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 07.43 E SR 1 E JCT · Structure no. 080710

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,716
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 52 over Trib Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying US 52 over Trib Whitewater River in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,716 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2035. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 52
CrossesTrib Whitewater River
Location07.43 E SR 1 E JCT
RouteU.S. Route 52
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.29362, -84.87887
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,716 (2021)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2035
Trucks6%
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

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 US 52 over Trib Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 52 over Trib Whitewater 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 52 over Trib Whitewater River carry?

About 1,716 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 52 over Trib Whitewater River?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 52 over Trib Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.