US Bridges

96th ST East over White River

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.16 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900246

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
566 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST East over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 96th ST East over White River in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 80,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144,540 by 2044. The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Carries96th ST East
CrossesWhite River
Location00.16 E of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92696, -86.07636
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length566 ft (172.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80,300 (2024)
Projected traffic144,540 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 96th ST East over White River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th 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 96th ST East over White River carry?

About 80,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 96th ST East over White River?

The structure is 566 ft (172.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST East over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.