US Bridges

Main ST over Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E of SR 1 · Structure no. 8900093

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
607
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main ST over Whitewater River 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 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 607 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2038. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.20 E of SR 1
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78687, -85.15168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic607 (2018)
Projected traffic819 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Main ST over Whitewater River built?

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

What condition is Main ST over Whitewater River 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 Main ST over Whitewater River carry?

About 607 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Whitewater River?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.