US Bridges

Michigan Road over White River

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 N of 38th Street · Structure no. 4900130

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
530 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,964
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Road over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 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 34,964 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,362 by 2043. The structure is 530 ft (161.4 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesWhite River
Location00.55 N of 38th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83194, -86.18433
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length530 ft (161.4 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,964 (2023)
Projected traffic61,362 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan Road over White River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Michigan Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Michigan Road over White River carry?

About 34,964 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over White River?

The structure is 530 ft (161.4 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.