56th Street over Little Eagle Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Moller Road · Structure no. 4900045
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,928
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th Street over Little Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 56th Street over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 63 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 33,928 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,420 by 2039. The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th Street over Little Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is 56th Street over Little Eagle 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 Little Eagle Creek carry?
About 33,928 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 56th Street over Little Eagle Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns 56th Street over Little Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.