US Bridges

Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek

Good

Madison County, Indiana · 00.20 N SR 38 · Structure no. 4800181

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,262
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek in Madison County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,262 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,203 by 2043. The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPendleton Ave
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.20 N SR 38
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00565, -85.74567
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length147 ft (44.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,262 (2023)
Projected traffic3,203 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton Ave over Fall 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Pendleton Ave over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.