US Bridges

N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.00 White River St. Par · Structure no. 060567

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 102 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesN Blackford ST
CrossesIndy Water CO Canal
Location00.00 White River St. Par
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76931, -86.17022
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2004)
Projected traffic144 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns N Blackford ST over Indy Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.