Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River
PoorClosed to trafficLawrence County, Indiana · 00.83 S of CR L9E6S · Structure no. 4700027
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 355 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River is a steel truss - thru carrying Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1895, so it is 130 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2041. The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River?
The structure is 355 ft (108.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wash County Br RD over East Fork of White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.