Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek
FairHoward County, Indiana · 0.0 MI Int Park Ave · Structure no. 3400128
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,821
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek in Howard County, Indiana. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 5,821 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,534 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 32 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Markland Ave over Wildcat 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek carry?
About 5,821 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Markland Ave over Wildcat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.