US Bridges

High ST over White River

Fair

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.05 SE of White River B · Structure no. 1800186

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,970
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High ST over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying High ST over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 6 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 13,970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,090 by 2043. The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHigh ST
CrossesWhite River
Location00.05 SE of White River B
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19705, -85.38902
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length308 ft (94 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,970 (2023)
Projected traffic23,090 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 High ST over White River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is High 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 High ST over White River carry?

About 13,970 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is High ST over White River?

The structure is 308 ft (94 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns High ST over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.