US Bridges

Wilson RD over Fishback Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.01 W I-65 · Structure no. 4900038

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,502
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson RD over Fishback Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wilson RD over Fishback Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWilson RD
CrossesFishback Creek
Location01.01 W I-65
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88604, -86.31873
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2023)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wilson RD over Fishback Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson RD over Fishback 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 Wilson RD over Fishback Creek carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wilson RD over Fishback Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson RD over Fishback Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.