US Bridges

CR 900 West over White River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.25 S of CR 400 S · Structure no. 1800103

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 900 West over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 900 West over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2043. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 900 West
CrossesWhite River
Location00.25 S of CR 400 S
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13124, -85.55711
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic980 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 900 West over White River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 900 West over White 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 900 West over White River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 900 West over White River?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 900 West over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.