US Bridges

Michigan Road over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.13 S 79th St. · Structure no. 4900010

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
86 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,119
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Michigan Road over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 28,119 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,783 by 2039. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.13 S 79th St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89536, -86.21489
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,119 (2019)
Projected traffic41,783 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Michigan Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Road over Crooked 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 Michigan Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 28,119 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.