US Bridges

SR 58 over White River

Good

Knox County, Indiana · 01.73 W SR 57 · Structure no. 020860

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,030 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,641
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 58 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 58 over White River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,641 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,723 by 2032. The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 58
CrossesWhite River
Location01.73 W SR 57
RouteState Highway 58
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.87683, -87.12267
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,030 ft (313.9 m)
Longest span184 ft (56 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,641 (2004)
Projected traffic2,723 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 58 over White River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 58 over 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 58 over White River carry?

About 1,641 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 58 over White River?

The structure is 1,030 ft (313.9 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 58 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.