US Bridges

Freedom RD over White River

Good

Owen County, Indiana · 00.10 E of SR 67 · Structure no. 6000071

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
663 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freedom RD over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Freedom RD over White River in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesFreedom RD
CrossesWhite River
Location00.10 E of SR 67
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.20542, -86.86602
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length663 ft (202 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic950 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Freedom RD over White River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freedom 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 Freedom RD over White River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Freedom RD over White River?

The structure is 663 ft (202 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Freedom RD over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.