US Bridges

US 50 WB over East Fork White River

Fair

Lawrence County, Indiana · 01.08 E SR 37 · Structure no. 011940

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
935 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,325
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 WB over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 WB over East Fork White River in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,325 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,686 by 2030. The structure is 935 ft (284.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 50 WB
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location01.08 E SR 37
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.82589, -86.51313
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length935 ft (284.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,325 (2004)
Projected traffic15,686 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 WB over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is US 50 WB over East Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 50 WB over East Fork White River carry?

About 11,325 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 50 WB over East Fork White River?

The structure is 935 ft (284.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 WB over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.