US Bridges

206th ST East over White River

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.24 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 2900221

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
622 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,550
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

206th ST East over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 206th ST East over White River in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 4,550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,390 by 2041. The structure is 622 ft (189.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Carries206th ST East
CrossesWhite River
Location00.24 W of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08771, -85.97273
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length622 ft (189.5 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,550 (2021)
Projected traffic7,390 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 206th ST East over White River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is 206th ST East 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 206th ST East over White River carry?

About 4,550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 206th ST East over White River?

The structure is 622 ft (189.5 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 206th ST East over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.