US Bridges

116th ST East over White River

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900146

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
622 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
31,570
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST East over White River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 116th ST East over White River in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 66 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 5 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 31,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,290 by 2039. The structure is 622 ft (189.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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Carries116th ST East
CrossesWhite River
Location00.50 E of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95607, -86.06478
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,570 (2019)
Projected traffic51,290 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 116th ST East over White River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 116th ST East 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 116th ST East over White River carry?

About 31,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST East over White River?

The structure is 622 ft (189.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST East over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.