Johnson Road over Eel River
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.20 N Hildenbrand RD · Structure no. 9200003
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 86 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Johnson Road over Eel River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Johnson Road over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Johnson Road over Eel River built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Johnson Road over Eel River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Johnson Road over Eel River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Johnson Road over Eel River?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Johnson Road over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.