US Bridges

Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.36 S I-70 · Structure no. 041957

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesAmeriplex Parkway
CrossesRelocated North Creek
Location00.36 S I-70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68055, -86.32586
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.4 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2005)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Ameriplex Parkway over Relocated North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.