US Bridges

Charles RD over Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 0.2 Mi. E. of Lacy RD · Structure no. 8900265

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charles RD over Whitewater River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charles RD over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2037. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCharles RD
CrossesWhitewater River
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Lacy RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWayne County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97528, -85.14776
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2017)
Projected traffic41 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charles RD over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charles RD over Whitewater River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Charles RD over Whitewater River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Charles RD over Whitewater River?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Charles RD over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.