US Bridges

Fifth Ave over Br White River

FairClosed to traffic

Owen County, Indiana · 00.10 W of SR 67 · Structure no. 6000138

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fifth Ave over Br White River is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fifth Ave over Br White River in Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesFifth Ave
CrossesBr White River
Location00.10 W of SR 67
RouteCity Street 0
CountyOwen County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.28616, -86.77439
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$693,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fifth Ave over Br White River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fifth Ave over Br 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fifth Ave over Br White River carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fifth Ave over Br White River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Fifth Ave over Br White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.