US Bridges

16th Street over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 0.20 MI E of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4900207

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
688 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,885
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

16th Street over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying 16th Street over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 32,885 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,865 by 2039. The structure is 688 ft (209.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries16th Street
CrossesWhite River
Location0.20 MI E of Lafayette RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78877, -86.19779
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length688 ft (209.6 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,885 (2019)
Projected traffic48,865 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$13.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 16th Street over White River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 16th 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 16th Street over White River carry?

About 32,885 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 16th Street over White River?

The structure is 688 ft (209.6 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns 16th Street over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.