US Bridges

Oliver Ave over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 NW of Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 4900292

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
708 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,078
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oliver Ave over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Oliver Ave over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 100 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 7,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2039. The structure is 708 ft (215.7 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesOliver Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location00.15 NW of Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75845, -86.1736
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length708 ft (215.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,078 (2019)
Projected traffic10,520 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 Oliver Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Oliver Ave 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oliver Ave over White River carry?

About 7,078 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Oliver Ave over White River?

The structure is 708 ft (215.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Oliver Ave over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.