US Bridges

Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 W of Treaty Line RD · Structure no. 8900142

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,458 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTeetor RD
CrossesBranch of Whitewater R
Location00.20 W of Treaty Line RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90325, -85.15418
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2020)
Projected traffic1,458 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R 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 Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Teetor RD over Branch of Whitewater R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.