CR 480S over Whitewater River
FairFayette County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 121 · Structure no. 2100057
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 656 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 480S over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 480S over Whitewater River in Fayette County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2044. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 480S over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 480S 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 480S over Whitewater River carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is CR 480S over Whitewater River?
The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CR 480S over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.