US Bridges

Washington Road over Eel River

Fair

Whitley County, Indiana · 00.15 N S Meridian RD · Structure no. 9200063

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over Eel River is a concrete continuous slab carrying Washington Road over Eel River in Whitley County, Indiana. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Road
CrossesEel River
Location00.15 N S Meridian RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWhitley County
StateIndiana
Coordinates41.1175, -85.49763
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2014)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Washington Road over Eel River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington 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 Washington Road over Eel River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Washington Road over Eel River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Road over Eel River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.