US Bridges

Paragon RD over White River Overflow

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.89 S of E Liberty ST · Structure no. 5500004

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paragon RD over White River Overflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Paragon RD over White River Overflow in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesParagon RD
CrossesWhite River Overflow
Location00.89 S of E Liberty ST
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.38137, -86.55906
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed20.5 mi (33 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paragon RD over White River Overflow built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paragon RD over White River Overflow 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 Paragon RD over White River Overflow carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Paragon RD over White River Overflow?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Paragon RD over White River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.