US Bridges

US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 01.31 W SR 135 · Structure no. 018570

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
687 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,667
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 26 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 6,667 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,114 by 2036. The structure is 687 ft (209.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 50SR 135
CrossesE Fk White River
Location01.31 W SR 135
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87962, -86.0807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length687 ft (209.3 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,667 (2015)
Projected traffic9,114 by 2036
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 50SR 135 over E Fk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River carry?

About 6,667 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River?

The structure is 687 ft (209.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 50SR 135 over E Fk White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.