US Bridges

Delaware ST over Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Cambridge RD · Structure no. 8900206

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,398
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware ST over Whitewater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delaware ST over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 2,398 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,233 by 2036. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesDelaware ST
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.40 W of Cambridge RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81717, -85.17126
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,398 (2016)
Projected traffic3,233 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Delaware ST over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Delaware ST over Whitewater River carry?

About 2,398 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delaware ST over Whitewater River?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware ST over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.