US Bridges

Thornburg RD over Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.50 N of SR 35 · Structure no. 8900166

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornburg RD over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornburg RD over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 134 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesThornburg RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.50 N of SR 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98874, -85.13506
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2020)
Projected traffic134 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 Thornburg RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thornburg 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Thornburg RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Thornburg RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Thornburg RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.