US 52 over Buck Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 03.61 E I-465 · Structure no. 019200
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,745
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 52 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 52 over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 13,745 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,221 by 2030. The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| 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 US 52 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US 52 over Buck 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US 52 over Buck Creek carry?
About 13,745 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 52 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.6 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns US 52 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.