US Bridges

College Ave SB over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 S of 71st ST · Structure no. 4900074

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,130
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Ave SB over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Ave SB over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,110 by 2039. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCollege Ave SB
CrossesWhite River
Location00.25 S of 71st ST
RouteCity Street 381
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8795, -86.14603
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,130 (2019)
Projected traffic9,110 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 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 College Ave SB over White River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is College Ave SB 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does College Ave SB over White River carry?

About 6,130 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Ave SB over White River?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns College Ave SB over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.