US Bridges

10th Street over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Indiana Avenue · Structure no. 4900204

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
786 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,346
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street 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 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 29,346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,607 by 2039. The structure is 786 ft (239.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesWhite River
Location00.70 W of Indiana Avenue
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78022, -86.18961
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length786 ft (239.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,346 (2019)
Projected traffic43,607 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 10th Street over White River built?

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

What condition is 10th Street 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 10th Street over White River carry?

About 29,346 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over White River?

The structure is 786 ft (239.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.