US Bridges

Abndnd Priestford over White River

PoorClosed to traffic

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Burkmill RD · Structure no. 1800111

Built
1892
133 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
259 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abndnd Priestford over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying Abndnd Priestford over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1892 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 133 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesAbndnd Priestford
CrossesWhite River
Location00.20 S of Burkmill RD
RouteCounty Highway 750
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16609, -85.53007
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$747,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Abndnd Priestford over White River built?

It was built in 1892, making it 133 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Abndnd Priestford over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Abndnd Priestford over White River carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Abndnd Priestford over White River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Abndnd Priestford over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.