US Bridges

SR 57 over East Fork White River

Good

Pike County, Indiana · 04.62 N SR 356 · Structure no. 020610

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
900 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,016
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over East Fork White River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 53 years old, older 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 6,016 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,331 by 2030. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 57
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location04.62 N SR 356
RouteState Highway 57
StateIndiana
Coordinates38.53915, -87.22306
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,016 (2004)
Projected traffic8,331 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 57 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 57 over East Fork 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over East Fork White River carry?

About 6,016 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.