US Bridges

Michigan Road over Payne Branch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.26 N of 79th Street · Structure no. 4900013

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,780
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over Payne Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Michigan Road over Payne Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5 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 24,780 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,822 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesPayne Branch
Location00.26 N of 79th Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.90056, -86.21739
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,780 (2019)
Projected traffic36,822 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
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 Michigan Road over Payne Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Michigan Road over Payne Branch 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 Payne Branch carry?

About 24,780 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Payne Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Payne Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.