US Bridges

Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Treaty Line RD · Structure no. 8900108

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 364 by 2036. The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrank Myers RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.30 W of Treaty Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86057, -85.16692
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length251 ft (76.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2016)
Projected traffic364 by 2036
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 Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Myers RD 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 251 ft (76.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Frank Myers RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.