US Bridges

Westfield Blvd over White River Branch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 S of 75th ST · Structure no. 4900069

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
269 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,241
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Blvd over White River Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westfield Blvd over White River Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 13,241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,680 by 2039. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWestfield Blvd
CrossesWhite River Branch
Location00.35 S of 75th ST
RouteCity Street 181
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88585, -86.13937
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,241 (2019)
Projected traffic19,680 by 2039
Trucks3%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westfield Blvd over White River Branch built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield Blvd over White River Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Westfield Blvd over White River Branch carry?

About 13,241 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Blvd over White River Branch?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Blvd over White River Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.