US Bridges

Kentucky Ave over White River

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 NE I-70 · Structure no. 4900298

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
959 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,005
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kentucky Ave over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kentucky Ave over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 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 7,005 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,410 by 2039. The structure is 959 ft (292.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKentucky Ave
CrossesWhite River
Location00.15 NE I-70
RouteCity Street 4099
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75589, -86.17395
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionJuly 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length959 ft (292.2 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,005 (2019)
Projected traffic10,410 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Kentucky Ave over White River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Kentucky 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 Kentucky Ave over White River carry?

About 7,005 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kentucky Ave over White River?

The structure is 959 ft (292.2 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Kentucky Ave over White River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.