US Bridges

SR 1 over White River

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.45 S SR 32 · Structure no. 000270

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,156
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 over White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 over White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 44 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 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,156 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1
CrossesWhite River
Location00.45 S SR 32
RouteState Highway 1
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17039, -85.12759
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,156 (2020)
Projected traffic1,156 by 2040
Trucks21%
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

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 1 over White River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is SR 1 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 over White River carry?

About 1,156 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 over White River?

The structure is 177 ft (54.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.