US Bridges

SR 258 over East Fork White River

Good

Jackson County, Indiana · 02.50 W SR 11 · Structure no. 031030

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
759 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
4,426
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 258 over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 258 over East Fork White River in Jackson County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 55 years old, older 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 4,426 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,616 by 2031. The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 258
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location02.50 W SR 11
RouteState Highway 258
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.97311, -85.92947
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length759 ft (231.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,426 (2007)
Projected traffic6,616 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 258 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is SR 258 over East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 258 over East Fork White River carry?

About 4,426 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 258 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 759 ft (231.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 258 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.