US Bridges

Madison Ave over White River

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.10 S Van Buskirk RD · Structure no. 4800149

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
404 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Madison Ave over White River in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 95 years old, older 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 11,260 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,945 by 2043. The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location00.10 S Van Buskirk RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11776, -85.69175
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length404 ft (123.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,260 (2023)
Projected traffic15,945 by 2043
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Madison Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Madison Ave over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Madison Ave over White River carry?

About 11,260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over White River?

The structure is 404 ft (123.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.