US Bridges

SR 135 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 04.08 S I-465 · Structure no. 026730

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,576
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 135 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 135 over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 31,576 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,224 by 2029. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 135
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location04.08 S I-465
RouteState Highway 135
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64242, -86.15844
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,576 (2021)
Projected traffic40,224 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 135 over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 135 over Buffalo 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 135 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 31,576 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 135 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 135 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.