US Bridges

US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 01.41 E SR 1 · Structure no. 011780

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,417
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 84 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 2,417 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,013 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 36
CrossesW Fork Whitewater River
Location01.41 E SR 1
RouteU.S. Route 36
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04829, -85.10012
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating66.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,417 (2004)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 36 over W Fork Whitewater 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 US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 2,417 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over W Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.