US Bridges

Paragon RD over White River

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.22 N of Deck RD · Structure no. 5500006

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
443 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paragon RD over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paragon RD over White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2043. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).

CarriesParagon RD
CrossesWhite River
Location00.22 N of Deck RD
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.37286, -86.55862
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length443 ft (135 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paragon RD over White River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paragon RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paragon RD over White River carry?

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

How long is Paragon RD over White River?

The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Paragon RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.