US Bridges

South ST over Whitewater River

Good

Wayne County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Washington St. · Structure no. 8900277

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
660
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South ST over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying South ST over Whitewater River in Wayne County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSouth ST
CrossesWhitewater River
Location00.10 E of Washington St.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90346, -85.16053
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2019)
Projected traffic890 by 2039
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 South ST over Whitewater River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 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 South ST over Whitewater River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is South ST over Whitewater River?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns South ST over Whitewater River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.