US Bridges

Springmill RD over Williams Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.12 N of 79th ST · Structure no. 4900025

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,943
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Springmill RD over Williams Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Springmill RD over Williams Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 95 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 15,943 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,690 by 2039. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSpringmill RD
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.12 N of 79th ST
RouteCity Street 363
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.89939, -86.16502
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,943 (2019)
Projected traffic23,690 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Springmill RD over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Springmill RD 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 Springmill RD over Williams Creek carry?

About 15,943 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Springmill RD over Williams Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Springmill RD over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.