US Bridges

Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.00 5900 N 8800 E -Ft B · Structure no. 060590

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,451
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 119 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 1,451 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,046 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesKent Avenue
CrossesEast Fork Schoen Creek
Location00.00 5900 N 8800 E -Ft B
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86168, -86.01163
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,451 (2004)
Projected traffic2,046 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek carry?

About 1,451 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Kent Avenue over East Fork Schoen Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.