US Bridges

82nd Street EB over White River

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 E Keystone Avenue · Structure no. 4900027

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
548 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,060
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd Street EB over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying 82nd Street EB over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 84 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 22,060 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,780 by 2039. The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries82nd Street EB
CrossesWhite River
Location00.50 E Keystone Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91005, -86.10476
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length548 ft (167 m)
Longest span174 ft (53 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,060 (2019)
Projected traffic32,780 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 82nd Street EB over White River built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 82nd Street EB over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd Street EB over White River carry?

About 22,060 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 82nd Street EB over White River?

The structure is 548 ft (167 m) long with a longest span of 174 ft (53 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd Street EB over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.