Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek
GoodDearborn County, Indiana · 00.60 W Hogan RD · Structure no. 1500119
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek in Dearborn County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2037. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Schwipps RD over Wahler Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.