US Bridges

New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater

Fair

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.01 W. Johnson Fork RD · Structure no. 2400071

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 55 years old, older 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 5 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Trenton RD
CrossesJohnson Fork Whitewater
Location00.01 W. Johnson Fork RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.3158, -84.84671
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2024)
Projected traffic301 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater 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 New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns New Trenton RD over Johnson Fork Whitewater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.