US Bridges

Washington Street over White River/Parkway

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.85 W of Meridian Stree · Structure no. 4900618

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel Continuous
Length
842 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
24,368
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over White River/Parkway is a steel continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Washington Street over White River/Parkway in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 24,368 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,210 by 2039. The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long and 109 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesWhite River/Parkway
Location00.85 W of Meridian Stree
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76431, -86.1731
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length842 ft (256.6 m)
Longest span206 ft (62.9 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,368 (2019)
Projected traffic36,210 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$496,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over White River/Parkway built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over White River/Parkway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over White River/Parkway carry?

About 24,368 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over White River/Parkway?

The structure is 842 ft (256.6 m) long with a longest span of 206 ft (62.9 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over White River/Parkway?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.