US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River
FairFranklin County, Indiana · 00.47 E SR 252 · Structure no. 019430
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 295 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,264
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 9,264 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,328 by 2031. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 53 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 52 over E Fork 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 9,264 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over E Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.