US Bridges

ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 W of US 52 · Structure no. 2400038

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
816 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,775
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 2,775 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2042. The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesST Marys RD
CrossesWhitewater R RR
Location00.20 W of US 52
RouteCity Street 0
CountyFranklin County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.42111, -85.01528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length816 ft (248.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,775 (2024)
Projected traffic3,625 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR carry?

About 2,775 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR?

The structure is 816 ft (248.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns ST Marys RD over Whitewater R RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.