Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek
PoorDelaware County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Gavin ST · Structure no. 1800173
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek in Delaware County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 85 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Indiana Ave over Muncie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.