US Bridges

Junction ST over Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.20 E Washington ST · Structure no. 8900269

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Junction ST over Whitewater River is a concrete culvert carrying Junction ST over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 675 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesJunction ST
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.20 E Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90632, -85.15962
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2020)
Projected traffic910 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 Junction ST over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Junction ST 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 Junction ST over Whitewater River carry?

About 675 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Junction ST over Whitewater River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Junction ST over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.