US Bridges

Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater

Good

Union County, Indiana · 01.10 N of CR 250 N · Structure no. 8100049

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrownsville Road
CrossesTrib E Fork Whitewater
Location01.10 N of CR 250 N
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68547, -84.98688
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating60.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsville Road over Trib E Fork Whitewater?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.