38th Street WB over White River Parkway
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.48 W of Michigan Road · Structure no. 4900123
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 919 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,232
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th Street WB over White River Parkway is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th Street WB over White River Parkway in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 63 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 13,232 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,662 by 2039. The structure is 919 ft (280 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th Street WB over White River Parkway built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is 38th Street WB over White River Parkway 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 38th Street WB over White River Parkway carry?
About 13,232 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 38th Street WB over White River Parkway?
The structure is 919 ft (280 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 38th Street WB over White River Parkway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.