Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Indiana · 00.10 W Sim Hodgin Pkwy · Structure no. 8900226
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,618
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,618 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,226 by 2036. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River carry?
About 4,618 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Ave over W Fork Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.