US Bridges

Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 75th ST · Structure no. 4900024

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
884
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 98 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 884 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesPennsylvania ST
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.50 N of 75th ST
RouteCity Street 151
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89792, -86.15546
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic884 (2019)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek carry?

About 884 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Pennsylvania ST over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.