US Bridges

Pottersville RD over White River

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.00 S Cooper ST · Structure no. 6000045

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
586 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pottersville RD over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pottersville RD over White River in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,470 by 2043. The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesPottersville RD
CrossesWhite River
Location00.00 S Cooper ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28038, -86.76225
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length586 ft (178.6 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2023)
Projected traffic5,470 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Pottersville RD over White River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pottersville RD over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pottersville RD over White River carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pottersville RD over White River?

The structure is 586 ft (178.6 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Pottersville RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.