US Bridges

Jamison RD over Whitewater River

Fair

Dearborn County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Pin Hook RD · Structure no. 1500084

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
706 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jamison RD over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jamison RD over Whitewater River in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,480 by 2037. The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesJamison RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.10 N of Pin Hook RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDearborn County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.2495, -84.82082
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length706 ft (215.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2017)
Projected traffic8,480 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jamison RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jamison RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Jamison RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jamison RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 706 ft (215.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Jamison RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.