US Bridges

SR 134 over Mario Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.03 S US 136 · Structure no. 026345

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,393
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 134 over Mario Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 134 over Mario Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 51 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 5 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 13,393 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,237 by 2034. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 134
CrossesMario Creek
Location00.03 S US 136
RouteState Highway 134
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80422, -86.28893
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,393 (2019)
Projected traffic15,237 by 2034
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 134 over Mario Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 134 over Mario 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 134 over Mario Creek carry?

About 13,393 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 134 over Mario Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 134 over Mario Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.