Heiney RD over Whitewater River
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Treaty Line RD · Structure no. 8900141
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 166 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Heiney RD over Whitewater River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Heiney RD over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Heiney RD over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is Heiney RD over Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Heiney RD over Whitewater River carry?
About 48 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Heiney RD over Whitewater River?
The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Heiney RD over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.