Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.00 W of SR 27 · Structure no. 8900224
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,095
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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 2,095 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2036. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Waterfall RD over W 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 Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 2,095 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Waterfall RD over W Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.