US Bridges

SR 252 over E Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.44 E US 52 · Structure no. 030770

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,997
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 252 over E Fork Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 252 over E Fork Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,997 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,350 by 2033. The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 252
CrossesE Fork Whitewater River
Location00.44 E US 52
RouteState Highway 252
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.41821, -85.00495
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,997 (2004)
Projected traffic3,350 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 252 over E Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 252 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 252 over E Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 1,997 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 252 over E Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 252 over E Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.