US Bridges

86th ST over Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.86 W I-465 S · Structure no. 4900004

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
346 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,438
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th ST over Eagle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 86th ST over Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 75 years old, older 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 13,438 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,970 by 2039. The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries86th ST
CrossesEagle Creek
Location00.86 W I-465 S
RouteCity Street 188
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91019, -86.28521
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length346 ft (105.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,438 (2019)
Projected traffic19,970 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 86th ST over Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 86th ST over Eagle 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 86th ST over Eagle Creek carry?

About 13,438 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 86th ST over Eagle Creek?

The structure is 346 ft (105.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 86th ST over Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.