US Bridges

Walnut ST over White River

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.03 S of Mccullough Blv · Structure no. 1800184

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,930
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walnut ST over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 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 11,930 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,720 by 2043. The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWalnut ST
CrossesWhite River
Location00.03 S of Mccullough Blv
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.20399, -85.38611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.1 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.4 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,930 (2023)
Projected traffic19,720 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Walnut ST over White River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Walnut ST 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 Walnut ST over White River carry?

About 11,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST over White River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.1 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.4 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.