US Bridges

US 50 EB over White River Overflow

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 02.77 E SR 241 · Structure no. 018299

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
660 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,591
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 EB over White River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 EB over White River Overflow in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,591 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,359 by 2032. The structure is 660 ft (201.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS 50 EB
CrossesWhite River Overflow
Location02.77 E SR 241
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.64645, -87.25033
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length660 ft (201.1 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,591 (2004)
Projected traffic6,359 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 50 EB over White River Overflow built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 EB over White River Overflow 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 EB over White River Overflow carry?

About 4,591 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 EB over White River Overflow?

The structure is 660 ft (201.1 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 EB over White River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.