US Bridges

30th Street over White River

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · .5 MI E of Cold Spring RD · Structure no. 4900125

Built
1907
118 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,555
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Street over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying 30th Street over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1907 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 118 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 35,555 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,832 by 2039. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries30th Street
CrossesWhite River
Location.5 MI E of Cold Spring RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80947, -86.19453
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width72 ft (22 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,555 (2019)
Projected traffic52,832 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$4.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Street over White River built?

It was built in 1907, making it 118 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is 30th Street over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 30th Street over White River carry?

About 35,555 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th Street over White River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns 30th Street over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.