US Bridges

Tiger Drive over White River

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.13 S of River Valley R · Structure no. 1800121

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
306 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,410
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tiger Drive over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tiger Drive over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 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 12,410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,510 by 2043. The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesTiger Drive
CrossesWhite River
Location00.13 S of River Valley R
RouteCity Street 25
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.179, -85.49469
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length306 ft (93.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,410 (2023)
Projected traffic20,510 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Tiger Drive over White River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Tiger Drive 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 Tiger Drive over White River carry?

About 12,410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Tiger Drive over White River?

The structure is 306 ft (93.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Tiger Drive over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.