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Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.89 E of Cumberland RD · Structure no. 2900101

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River is a steel culvert carrying Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverwood Ave
CrossesDitch to White River
Location00.89 E of Cumberland RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08246, -85.98017
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Riverwood Ave over Ditch to White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.