US Bridges

Base Line Road over White River

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.15 MI W of CR 400 E · Structure no. 6800075

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Base Line Road over White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Base Line Road over White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 182 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBase Line Road
CrossesWhite River
Location00.15 MI W of CR 400 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16448, -84.90357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2022)
Projected traffic224 by 2042
Trucks8%
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$240,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Base Line Road over White River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Base Line Road 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 Base Line Road over White River carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Base Line Road over White River?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Base Line Road over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.