US Bridges

8th ST over White River Trail

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 E Jackson ST · Structure no. 4800239

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
695 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
16,558
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST over White River Trail is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th ST over White River Trail in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,558 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,447 by 2043. The structure is 695 ft (211.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries8th ST
CrossesWhite River Trail
Location00.20 E Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10793, -85.67434
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length695 ft (211.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.2 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,558 (2023)
Projected traffic23,447 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 8th ST over White River Trail built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST over White River Trail 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 8th ST over White River Trail carry?

About 16,558 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST over White River Trail?

The structure is 695 ft (211.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.2 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST over White River Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.