US Bridges

CR 170S over White River

Good

Delaware County, Indiana · 00.15 W of CR 625 E · Structure no. 1800220

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
320 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 170S over White River is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 170S over White River in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 170S
CrossesWhite River
Location00.15 W of CR 625 E
RouteCounty Highway 69
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16879, -85.27116
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.6 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 170S over White River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 170S 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 170S over White River carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 170S over White River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 170S over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.