US Bridges

New York ST over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · .9 Mile West of Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 4900201

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
960 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,570
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New York ST over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New York ST over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 9,570 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,221 by 2039. The structure is 960 ft (292.5 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNew York ST
CrossesWhite River
Location.9 Mile West of Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77171, -86.18575
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length960 ft (292.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,570 (2019)
Projected traffic14,221 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 New York ST over White River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is New York ST 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does New York ST over White River carry?

About 9,570 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is New York ST over White River?

The structure is 960 ft (292.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns New York ST over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.