US Bridges

Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 170 W · Structure no. 1800017

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2043. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesEaton Wheeling Pk
CrossesMississinewa River
Location00.15 W of CR 170 W
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.34969, -85.42344
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,160 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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$420,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Eaton Wheeling Pk over Mississinewa River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.