US Bridges

Ewing Road over East Fork White River

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 0.05 E of CR 150 W · Structure no. 3600022

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
461 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewing Road over East Fork White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ewing Road over East Fork White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2033. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesEwing Road
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location0.05 E of CR 150 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.89123, -86.06607
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2013)
Projected traffic550 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Ewing Road over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ewing Road over East Fork 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ewing Road over East Fork White River carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ewing Road over East Fork White River?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ewing Road over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.