US Bridges

We Oler RD over West Brook

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Williamson RD · Structure no. 8900128

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
394
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

We Oler RD over West Brook is a steel culvert carrying We Oler RD over West Brook in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 394 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 532 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWe Oler RD
CrossesWest Brook
Location00.10 E of Williamson RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94677, -85.06123
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic394 (2020)
Projected traffic532 by 2040
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 We Oler RD over West Brook built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is We Oler RD over West Brook 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 We Oler RD over West Brook carry?

About 394 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is We Oler RD over West Brook?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns We Oler RD over West Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.