US Bridges

US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.53 W US 27 · Structure no. 014170

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
580 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,452
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14,452 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2035. The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 40
CrossesE Fk Whitewater R Pkwy
Location00.53 W US 27
RouteU.S. Route 40
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82754, -84.90156
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length580 ft (176.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,452 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2035
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy carry?

About 14,452 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy?

The structure is 580 ft (176.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 over E Fk Whitewater R Pkwy?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.