US Bridges

Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of SR 1 · Structure no. 8900003

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
366
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal is a steel culvert carrying Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNeuman Lake RD
CrossesWhitewater Canal
Location00.20 E of SR 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71988, -85.13403
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic366 (2018)
Projected traffic494 by 2038
Trucks5%
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 Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Neuman Lake RD over Whitewater Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.