US Bridges

Mccarty ST over White River

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.02 N of Kentucky Ave · Structure no. 4900293

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,078
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccarty ST over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mccarty ST over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,078 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,520 by 2039. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMccarty ST
CrossesWhite River
Location00.02 N of Kentucky Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75804, -86.17255
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,078 (2019)
Projected traffic10,520 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Mccarty ST over White River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Mccarty ST over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Mccarty ST over White River carry?

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

How long is Mccarty ST over White River?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mccarty ST over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.