US Bridges

Whitney Road over Conrail RR

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Piccadilly RD · Structure no. 1800171

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Road over Conrail RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Whitney Road over Conrail RR in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 56 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 5 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2043. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWhitney Road
CrossesConrail RR
Location00.10 S of Piccadilly RD
RouteCity Street 251
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19074, -85.29717
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitney Road over Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Whitney Road over Conrail RR 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 Whitney Road over Conrail RR carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Road over Conrail RR?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Road over Conrail RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.