US Bridges

82nd ST over Fishback Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.59 W of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4900007

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,299
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

82nd ST over Fishback Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 82nd ST over Fishback Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries82nd ST
CrossesFishback Creek
Location00.59 W of Lafayette RD
RouteCity Street 190
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90248, -86.31676
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2019)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 82nd ST over Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 82nd ST over Fishback 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 82nd ST over Fishback Creek carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 82nd ST over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 82nd ST over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.