US Bridges

Michigan ST over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · .7 M W of University Blvd · Structure no. 4900205

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
746 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
23,277
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan ST over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan ST over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 77 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 5 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 23,277 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,589 by 2039. The structure is 746 ft (227.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan ST
CrossesWhite River
Location.7 M W of University Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77515, -86.18842
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length746 ft (227.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,277 (2019)
Projected traffic34,589 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Michigan ST over White River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Michigan 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 Michigan ST over White River carry?

About 23,277 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan ST over White River?

The structure is 746 ft (227.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan ST over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.