US Bridges

SR 32 over White River

Good

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.37 E SR 1 · Structure no. 010790

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,109
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 5,109 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,077 by 2030. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR 32
CrossesWhite River
Location00.37 E SR 1
RouteState Highway 32
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17242, -85.124
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,109 (2004)
Projected traffic7,077 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 32 over White River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 32 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over White River carry?

About 5,109 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over White River?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.