US Bridges

Raceway RD over School Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 00.07 S of 46th Street · Structure no. 3200031

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,950
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raceway RD over School Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Raceway RD over School Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 42 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 5,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,550 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesRaceway RD
CrossesSchool Creek
Location00.07 S of 46th Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83631, -86.32752
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,950 (2020)
Projected traffic10,550 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raceway RD over School Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Raceway RD over School 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Raceway RD over School Creek carry?

About 5,950 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raceway RD over School Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Raceway RD over School Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.