US Bridges

US 136 over Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.13 E SR 134 · Structure no. 026960

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,155
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 136 over Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 136 over Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 17,155 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,920 by 2034. The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 136
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.13 E SR 134
RouteU.S. Route 136
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80428, -86.28646
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length276 ft (84 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,155 (2019)
Projected traffic19,920 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 US 136 over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is US 136 over Eagle 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 US 136 over Eagle Creek carry?

About 17,155 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 136 over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns US 136 over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.