US Bridges

Michigan Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 03.80 S 79th ST · Structure no. 4900012

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,046
2023 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 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 55,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,606 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location03.80 S 79th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89223, -86.2134
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,046 (2023)
Projected traffic96,606 by 2043
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 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 Michigan Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 55,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.