New Garden over Whitewater River
GoodDarke County, Ohio · .14 MI E Steve Bohn · Structure no. 1931040
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 253
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
New Garden over Whitewater River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying New Garden over Whitewater River in Darke County, Ohio. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 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 253 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 351 by 2035. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was New Garden over Whitewater River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is New Garden 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does New Garden over Whitewater River carry?
About 253 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is New Garden over Whitewater River?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns New Garden over Whitewater River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.