US Bridges

SR 235 over East Fork White River

Fair

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.43 N SR 135 · Structure no. 029770

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
529 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
766
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 235 over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 235 over East Fork White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 53 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 766 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,873 by 2033. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR 235
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location02.43 N SR 135
RouteState Highway 235
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.81835, -86.14734
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length529 ft (161.2 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic766 (2021)
Projected traffic1,873 by 2033
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 235 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is SR 235 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 235 over East Fork White River carry?

About 766 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 235 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 235 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.