Shields Road over East Fork White River
FairJackson County, Indiana · 0.08 S of CR 300 N · Structure no. 3600060
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 230
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shields Road over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shields Road over East Fork White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2033. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Shields Road over East Fork White River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shields 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Shields Road over East Fork White River carry?
About 230 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Shields Road over East Fork White River?
The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Shields Road over East Fork White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.