US Bridges

Raible Ave over White River

Fair

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 N 8th ST · Structure no. 4800195

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
370 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,849
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raible Ave over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Raible Ave over White River in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 9,849 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,947 by 2043. The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesRaible Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location00.20 N 8th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMadison County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.11079, -85.71138
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length370 ft (112.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,849 (2023)
Projected traffic13,947 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Raible Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raible Ave 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Raible Ave over White River carry?

About 9,849 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Raible Ave over White River?

The structure is 370 ft (112.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Raible Ave over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.