US Bridges

SR 1 over Whitewater River

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.31 S US 52 · Structure no. 000070

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
615 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,420
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,070 by 2037. The structure is 615 ft (187.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.31 S US 52
RouteState Highway 1
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3597, -84.95493
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length615 ft (187.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2017)
Projected traffic4,070 by 2037
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over Whitewater River carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Whitewater River?

The structure is 615 ft (187.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.