Memorial Drive over White River
PoorDelaware County, Indiana · 00.25 E of Burlington Dri · Structure no. 1800156
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,340
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Memorial Drive over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Memorial Drive over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3 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.
It carries about 9,340 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,440 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Memorial Drive over White River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Memorial Drive 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 Memorial Drive over White River carry?
About 9,340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Memorial Drive over White River?
The structure is 237 ft (72.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns Memorial Drive over White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.