US Bridges

SR 11 over East Fork White River

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.95 S I-65 · Structure no. 010250

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
403 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,762
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 11 over East Fork White River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 11 over East Fork White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 84 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 7,762 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,021 by 2030. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 11
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location01.95 S I-65
RouteState Highway 11
CountyJackson County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.99894, -85.89154
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span201 ft (61.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,762 (2004)
Projected traffic13,021 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 11 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 11 over East Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 11 over East Fork White River carry?

About 7,762 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 11 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 201 ft (61.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 11 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.