SR 257 over East Fork White River
GoodPike County, Indiana · 05.30 N SR 356 · Structure no. 030940
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 469 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,877
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 257 over East Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over East Fork White River in Pike County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 45 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 2,877 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2039. The structure is 469 ft (142.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 257 over East Fork White River built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is SR 257 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 257 over East Fork White River carry?
About 2,877 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 257 over East Fork White River?
The structure is 469 ft (142.9 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR 257 over East Fork White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.