US Bridges

SR 3238 over White River & Walkway

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.06 E SR 19 · Structure no. 010670

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
401 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,154
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3238 over White River & Walkway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3238 over White River & Walkway in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 40,154 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,578 by 2030. The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 3238
CrossesWhite River & Walkway
Location00.06 E SR 19
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04594, -86.01764
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length401 ft (122.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,154 (2004)
Projected traffic56,578 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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

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 3238 over White River & Walkway built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3238 over White River & Walkway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3238 over White River & Walkway carry?

About 40,154 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 3238 over White River & Walkway?

The structure is 401 ft (122.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3238 over White River & Walkway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.