US Bridges

E Governors Road over Longpond and White River

PoorClosed to traffic

Knox County, Indiana · 01.07 E of Long Road · Structure no. 4200098

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Governors Road over Longpond and White River is a steel truss - thru carrying E Governors Road over Longpond and White River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 0 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE Governors Road
CrossesLongpond and White River
Location01.07 E of Long Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.57239, -87.25453
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour critical; bridge has failed and is closed
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Governors Road over Longpond and White River built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Governors Road over Longpond and White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does E Governors Road over Longpond and White River carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is E Governors Road over Longpond and White River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns E Governors Road over Longpond and White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.