US Bridges

Harding Street over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.65 S of Raymond Street · Structure no. 4900295

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
797 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
18,796
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Street over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harding Street over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 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 18,796 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,930 by 2039. The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarding Street
CrossesWhite River
Location00.65 S of Raymond Street
RouteCity Street 1277
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72713, -86.18697
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length797 ft (242.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,796 (2019)
Projected traffic27,930 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Harding Street over White River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Harding 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harding Street over White River carry?

About 18,796 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Harding Street over White River?

The structure is 797 ft (242.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Street over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.