US Bridges

Strawtown Ave over White River

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.16 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 2900104

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
434 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawtown Ave over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Strawtown Ave over White River in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 50 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,070 by 2041. The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStrawtown Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location01.16 W of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12823, -85.96402
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length434 ft (132.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,120 (2021)
Projected traffic5,070 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strawtown Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Strawtown Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Strawtown Ave over White River carry?

About 3,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strawtown Ave over White River?

The structure is 434 ft (132.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Strawtown Ave over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.