Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River
GoodLawrence County, Indiana · 01.93 S of Tunnelton RD · Structure no. 4700038
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 501 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 785
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River in Lawrence 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 785 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,142 by 2041. The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buddha Bypass over East Fork 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 2024.
How much traffic does Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River carry?
About 785 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River?
The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Buddha Bypass over East Fork White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.