US Bridges

Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek

Good

Boone County, Indiana · 00.15 S of Oak Street · Structure no. 0600147

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,600
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 30 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 8,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,090 by 2037. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesZionsville Road
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.15 S of Oak Street
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94613, -86.2603
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,600 (2017)
Projected traffic13,090 by 2037
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek carry?

About 8,600 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Zionsville Road over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.