US Bridges

SR 1 over Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.80 S US 40 · Structure no. 000190

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,090
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 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 5 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 6,090 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,910 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.80 S US 40
RouteState Highway 1
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80154, -85.15513
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,090 (2020)
Projected traffic6,910 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR 1 over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 1 over 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 SR 1 over Whitewater River carry?

About 6,090 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over Whitewater River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.