US Bridges

US 40 EB over Grassy Creek

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Marion County, Indiana · 02.47 E I-465 · Structure no. 076477

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 40 EB over Grassy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 40 EB over Grassy Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 32,140 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2030. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 40 EB
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location02.47 E I-465
RouteU.S. Route 40
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77513, -85.98376
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,140 (2021)
Projected traffic17,500 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 US 40 EB over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 40 EB over Grassy 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 40 EB over Grassy Creek carry?

About 32,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 40 EB over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 40 EB over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.