US Bridges

US 50 over East Fork White River

Fair

Martin County, Indiana · 00.30 W US 150 · Structure no. 018400

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
562 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,684
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 50 over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 50 over East Fork White River in Martin County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 7,684 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,947 by 2031. The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 50
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location00.30 W US 150
RouteU.S. Route 50
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.66744, -86.79279
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length562 ft (171.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,684 (2021)
Projected traffic7,947 by 2031
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 50 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 50 over East Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 50 over East Fork White River carry?

About 7,684 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 50 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 50 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.