US Bridges

Washington Road over White River

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Indiana · 00.07 SW of River Road N · Structure no. 4200150

Built
1903
122 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
427 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
228
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Road over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying Washington Road over White River in Knox County, Indiana. It was built in 1903 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 122 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 278 by 2041. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Road
CrossesWhite River
Location00.07 SW of River Road N
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyKnox County
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.67972, -87.27263
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2021)
Projected traffic278 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Road over White River built?

It was built in 1903, making it 122 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Washington Road over 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Washington Road over White River carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Washington Road over White River?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Road over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.