US Bridges

Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W N Third ST · Structure no. 8900217

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
721 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,907
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads is a concrete arch - deck carrying Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 74 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 11,907 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,051 by 2038. The structure is 721 ft (219.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRichmond Ave
CrossesE Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads
Location00.10 W N Third ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83388, -84.89768
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length721 ft (219.7 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (17.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,907 (2018)
Projected traffic16,051 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads carry?

About 11,907 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads?

The structure is 721 ft (219.7 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Richmond Ave over E Fk Wwtr R 2 Roads?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.