Southport RD over White River
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Mann RD · Structure no. 4900415
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 900 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,120
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southport RD over White River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southport RD over White River in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 75 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 11,120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,524 by 2039. The structure is 900 ft (274.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southport RD over White River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Southport RD over White River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Southport RD over White River carry?
About 11,120 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Southport RD over White River?
The structure is 900 ft (274.2 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Southport RD over White River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.