US Bridges

Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 N of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900637

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
700 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
28,102
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 99 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 6 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 28,102 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,760 by 2039. The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMeridian Street
CrossesWhite River/Riverview DR
Location00.60 N of Kessler Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87116, -86.15622
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length700 ft (213.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,102 (2019)
Projected traffic41,760 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR 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 Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR carry?

About 28,102 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR?

The structure is 700 ft (213.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian Street over White River/Riverview DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.