US Bridges

Westfield Blvd over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 01.05 S of 75th ST · Structure no. 4900075

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
509 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,512
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Blvd over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westfield Blvd over White River 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 5 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 15,512 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,050 by 2039. The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWestfield Blvd
CrossesWhite River
Location01.05 S of 75th ST
RouteCity Street 181
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8768, -86.13866
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length509 ft (155.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (33 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,512 (2019)
Projected traffic23,050 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westfield Blvd over White River built?

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

What condition is Westfield Blvd 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 Westfield Blvd over White River carry?

About 15,512 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Blvd over White River?

The structure is 509 ft (155.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Blvd over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.