US Bridges

Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Treaty Line RD · Structure no. 8900140

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 251 by 2036. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJerry Myers RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.20 W of Treaty Line RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87382, -85.16338
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2016)
Projected traffic251 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 Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River 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 Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jerry Myers RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.