US Bridges

Nebo Road over White River

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.05 S CR 50 S · Structure no. 1800104

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nebo Road over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nebo Road over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 54 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 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 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,320 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNebo Road
CrossesWhite River
Location00.05 S CR 50 S
RouteCity Street 35
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18591, -85.46178
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2023)
Projected traffic15,320 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Nebo Road over White River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Nebo Road over White 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Nebo Road over White River carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Nebo Road over White River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Nebo Road over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.