US Bridges

SR 57 over White River

Good

Greene County, Indiana · 06.47 N SR 58 · Structure no. 020711

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,560 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,141
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over White River in Greene County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5,141 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,826 by 2033. The structure is 1,560 ft (475.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesWhite River
Location06.47 N SR 58
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.92847, -87.0192
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,560 ft (475.4 m)
Longest span235 ft (71.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,141 (2013)
Projected traffic6,826 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 57 over White River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 57 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 57 over White River carry?

About 5,141 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over White River?

The structure is 1,560 ft (475.4 m) long with a longest span of 235 ft (71.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.