US Bridges

SR 32 over White River

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 01.37 E SR 9 · Structure no. 010720

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,512
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over White River in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 65 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 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 10,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,811 by 2029. The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesWhite River
Location01.37 E SR 9
RouteState Highway 32
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11362, -85.62638
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,512 (2004)
Projected traffic14,811 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over White River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is SR 32 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over White River carry?

About 10,512 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over White River?

The structure is 420 ft (128.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.