US Bridges

N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 S of SR 121 · Structure no. 8900273

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
827
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 827 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,115 by 2042. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesN 24th ST
CrossesE. Fork Whitewater River
Location00.10 S of SR 121
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84266, -84.87027
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic827 (2022)
Projected traffic1,115 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 24th ST over E. Fork 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River carry?

About 827 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns N 24th ST over E. Fork Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.