US Bridges

SR 227 over M Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 02.51 N I-70 · Structure no. 029270

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,530
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 227 over M Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 227 over M Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 57 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 227
CrossesM Fork Whitewater River
Location02.51 N I-70
RouteState Highway 227
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8952, -84.83179
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2020)
Projected traffic2,090 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 227 over M Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 227 over M Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 227 over M Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 227 over M Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 227 over M Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.