Washington Ave over White River
PoorPosted for loadDelaware County, Indiana · 00.04 SE of White River B · Structure no. 1800180
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 281 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Ave over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Ave over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 95 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Ave over White River built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is Washington Ave 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Washington Ave over White River carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Washington Ave over White River?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Ave over White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.