US Bridges

N Main ST over White River

Fair

Randolph County, Indiana · 00.20 MI N of Martin ST · Structure no. 6800236

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Main ST over White River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying N Main ST over White River in Randolph County, Indiana. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,597 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesN Main ST
CrossesWhite River
Location00.20 MI N of Martin ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyRandolph County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.18581, -84.98146
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2016)
Projected traffic2,597 by 2036
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$665,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N Main ST over White River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Main ST 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 N Main ST over White River carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is N Main ST over White River?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns N Main ST over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.