Kessler Blvd W DR over White River
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.24 W of Meridian Stree · Structure no. 4900071
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 458 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,581
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kessler Blvd W DR over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kessler Blvd W DR over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 68 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 42,581 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,270 by 2039. The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kessler Blvd W DR over White River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is Kessler Blvd W DR 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Kessler Blvd W DR over White River carry?
About 42,581 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Kessler Blvd W DR over White River?
The structure is 458 ft (139.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns Kessler Blvd W DR over White River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.