Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River
PoorPosted for loadFranklin County, Indiana · 00.01 W of Raymond RD · Structure no. 2400044
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1905, so it is 120 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025.
What condition is Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Merril RD over Dry Fk Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.