US Bridges

Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek

Fair

Boone County, Indiana · 00.01 SW I-65 · Structure no. 0600164

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,390
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek in Boone County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2037. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianapolis Ave
CrossesPrairie Creek
Location00.01 SW I-65
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBoone County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02153, -86.4429
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,390 (2017)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2037
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek carry?

About 1,390 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Indianapolis Ave over Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.