US Bridges

Lafayette Road over Bushes Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N 71st ST · Structure no. 4900039

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,528
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Road over Bushes Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette Road over Bushes Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 9,528 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,158 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesLafayette Road
CrossesBushes Run
Location00.05 N 71st ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8809, -86.29117
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,528 (2019)
Projected traffic14,158 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Road over Bushes Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Road over Bushes Run 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 Lafayette Road over Bushes Run carry?

About 9,528 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Road over Bushes Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Road over Bushes Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.