US Bridges

South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Fifth ST · Structure no. 8900215

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
704 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,137
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River is a concrete arch - deck carrying South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 93 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 6 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 10,137 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,665 by 2038. The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth G ST
CrossesE Fork Whitewater River
Location00.10 W of Fifth ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81951, -84.89764
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length704 ft (214.5 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,137 (2018)
Projected traffic13,665 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is South G ST over E Fork 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 South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 10,137 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns South G ST over E Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.