56th Street over Guion Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Georgetown Roa · Structure no. 4900044
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,360
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th Street over Guion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 56th Street over Guion Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 70 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 18,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,280 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th Street over Guion Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is 56th Street over Guion 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 56th Street over Guion Creek carry?
About 18,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 56th Street over Guion Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns 56th Street over Guion Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.