Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek
GoodWayne County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Boston Twp LN · Structure no. 8900027
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,097
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 115 years old, older 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 1,097 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,479 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 1,097 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Niewoehner RD over Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.