US Bridges

Nichols Ave over White River

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.09 N of SR 32 · Structure no. 1800181

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nichols Ave over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nichols Ave over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 11,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,600 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNichols Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location00.09 N of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18534, -85.41151
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,250 (2023)
Projected traffic18,600 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
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 Nichols Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nichols Ave 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 Nichols Ave over White River carry?

About 11,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nichols Ave over White River?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Nichols Ave over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.