Raber RD over Eel River
FairWhitley County, Indiana · 00.05 W E Paige RD · Structure no. 9200043
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Raber RD over Eel River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Raber RD over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2038. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Raber RD over Eel River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Raber RD 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 Raber RD over Eel River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Raber RD over Eel River?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Raber RD over Eel River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.