US Bridges

86th ST over Fishback Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.14 W of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4900005

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,985
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th ST over Fishback Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86th ST over Fishback Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 4,985 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries86th ST
CrossesFishback Creek
Location00.14 W of Lafayette RD
RouteCity Street 188
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90974, -86.31391
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,985 (2019)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is 86th ST over Fishback 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 August 2024.

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

About 4,985 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 86th ST over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 86th ST over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.