Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River
FairWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 S of Bridge Ave · Structure no. 8900225
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,921
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 105 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 3,921 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,286 by 2036. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Sim Hodgin Pkwy 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 Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 3,921 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sim Hodgin Pkwy over W Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.