US Bridges

Henderson Ford RD over White River

Fair

Morgan County, Indiana · 00.77 N of SR 37 · Structure no. 5500047

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
635 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Ford RD over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson Ford RD over White River in Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 57 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,030 by 2043. The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesHenderson Ford RD
CrossesWhite River
Location00.77 N of SR 37
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyMorgan County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.49931, -86.35531
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.5 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic4,030 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Henderson Ford RD over White River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Henderson Ford 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 Henderson Ford RD over White River carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Ford RD over White River?

The structure is 635 ft (193.5 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Ford RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.