Lowes RD over Lake Shafer
GoodWhite County, Indiana · 00.05 NW E Shafer DR · Structure no. 9100216
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2024
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 333 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,260
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowes RD over Lake Shafer is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowes RD over Lake Shafer in White County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 55 years old, older 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 76% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,535 by 2043. The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowes RD over Lake Shafer built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.
What condition is Lowes RD over Lake Shafer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lowes RD over Lake Shafer carry?
About 1,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 76% are trucks.
How long is Lowes RD over Lake Shafer?
The structure is 333 ft (101.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Lowes RD over Lake Shafer?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.