US Bridges

Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Philomath Road · Structure no. 8100016

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2039. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesOld Brownsville RD
CrossesWhitewater River Overflo
Location00.05 E of Philomath Road
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.66519, -85.00822
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic750 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Brownsville RD over Whitewater River Overflo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.