Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River
PoorWayne County, Indiana · 00.20 S of SR 121 · Structure no. 8900205
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,481
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,481 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,997 by 2036. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 29 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 1,481 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Gravel Pit RD over E. Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.