US Bridges

SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.14 S I-70 · Structure no. 029220

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2035. The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesM Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv
Location00.14 S I-70
RouteState Highway 227
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86578, -84.86146
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.7 m)
Roadway width85 ft (25.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2015)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv 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 SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?

The structure is 312 ft (95.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over M Fk/E Fk Whitewater Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.