US Bridges

Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Jennings RD · Structure no. 8900077

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 213 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitewater RD
CrossesMid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R
Location00.10 E of Jennings RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94447, -84.81982
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic213 by 2044
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 Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R 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 2024.

How much traffic does Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Whitewater RD over Mid Fork E Fk/Whtwtr R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.