US Bridges

Elm ST over White River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.04 S of Mccullough Blv · Structure no. 1800183

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,310
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elm ST over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elm ST over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 88 years old, older 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 5 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 2,310 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,820 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesElm ST
CrossesWhite River
Location00.04 S of Mccullough Blv
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20236, -85.38242
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,310 (2023)
Projected traffic3,820 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elm ST over White River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Elm ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Elm ST over White River carry?

About 2,310 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Elm ST over White River?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Elm ST over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.