US Bridges

86th Street over Williams Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Ditch Road · Structure no. 4900015

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51,053
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Williams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 86th Street over Williams Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 75 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 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 51,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,862 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries86th Street
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.50 E of Ditch Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91241, -86.17428
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51,053 (2019)
Projected traffic75,862 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 86th Street over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is 86th Street over Williams 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 86th Street over Williams Creek carry?

About 51,053 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Williams Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.