Niewoehner RD over Short Creek
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Wernle RD · Structure no. 8900028
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,343
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Niewoehner RD over Short Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Niewoehner RD over Short Creek in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,343 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,811 by 2037. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Short Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Niewoehner RD over Short Creek 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 Niewoehner RD over Short Creek carry?
About 1,343 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Niewoehner RD over Short Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Niewoehner RD over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.