US Bridges

Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River

Fair

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.30 W Liberty Ave · Structure no. 8900218

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
313 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,847
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,847 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2036. The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTest RD
CrossesE Fork Whitewater River
Location00.30 W Liberty Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80697, -84.9083
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length313 ft (95.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,847 (2016)
Projected traffic2,490 by 2036
Trucks10%
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 Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Test RD 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 Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 1,847 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 313 ft (95.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Test RD over E Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.