79th ST over Eagle Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 01.13 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900006
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2018
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 249 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,106
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
79th ST over Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 79th ST over Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 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 9,106 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,530 by 2039. The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 79th ST over Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.
What condition is 79th 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does 79th ST over Eagle Creek carry?
About 9,106 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 79th ST over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 249 ft (75.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 79th ST over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.