US Bridges

Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek

Good

Hendricks County, Indiana · 0.19 MI S of E CR 100 N · Structure no. 3200307

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek in Hendricks County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesScarsdale Lane
CrossesTrib of Abner Creek
Location0.19 MI S of E CR 100 N
RouteCounty Highway 38
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77333, -86.45833
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic225 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Scarsdale Lane over Trib of Abner Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.