US Bridges

SR 144 over White River

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.48 W SR 37 · Structure no. 027070

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,122 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 144 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 144 over White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 15,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,040 by 2043. The structure is 1,122 ft (341.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 144
CrossesWhite River
Location00.48 W SR 37
RouteState Highway 144
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.56699, -86.25561
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,122 ft (341.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,600 (2023)
Projected traffic19,040 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 144 over White River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 144 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 144 over White River carry?

About 15,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 144 over White River?

The structure is 1,122 ft (341.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 144 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.