US Bridges

ST Peters RD over Whitewater River

Good

Franklin County, Indiana · 00.20 W of SR 52 · Structure no. 2400076

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
572 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
675
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Peters RD over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Peters RD over Whitewater River in Franklin County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesST Peters RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.20 W of SR 52
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.31443, -84.90563
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length572 ft (174.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Peters RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Peters RD over 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 ST Peters RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Peters RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 572 ft (174.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST Peters RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.