Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River
GoodFranklin County, Indiana · 00.30 SE of SR 121 · Structure no. 2400009
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 508 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2042. The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 508 ft (154.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Laurel RD over W Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.