US Bridges

Inlow Springs Road over White River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.28 E of Burlington DR · Structure no. 1800125

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
224 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,230
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Inlow Springs Road over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Inlow Springs Road over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,230 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2043. The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesInlow Springs Road
CrossesWhite River
Location00.28 E of Burlington DR
RouteCounty Highway 116
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.15411, -85.32919
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,230 (2023)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Inlow Springs Road over White River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Inlow Springs Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Inlow Springs Road over White River carry?

About 2,230 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Inlow Springs Road over White River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Inlow Springs Road over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.