US Bridges

Union City Pike over White River

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.10 W US 27 · Structure no. 6800054

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
669
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union City Pike over White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union City Pike over White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2036. The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion City Pike
CrossesWhite River
Location00.10 W US 27
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18303, -84.97072
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length99 ft (30.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2016)
Projected traffic820 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union City Pike over White River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union City Pike over 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Union City Pike over White River carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union City Pike over White River?

The structure is 99 ft (30.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Union City Pike over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.