US Bridges

US 231 over East Fork White River

Good

Dubois County, Indiana · 00.94 N SR 56 · Structure no. 016711

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
700 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,045
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 231 over East Fork White River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 231 over East Fork White River in Dubois County, Indiana. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6,045 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,454 by 2036. The structure is 700 ft (213.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 231
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location00.94 N SR 56
RouteU.S. Route 231
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.49598, -86.91395
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length700 ft (213.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,045 (2007)
Projected traffic8,454 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 231 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 231 over East Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 231 over East Fork White River carry?

About 6,045 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 231 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 231 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.