US Bridges

52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Georgetown RD · Structure no. 4900046

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,482
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2039. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries52nd ST
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.40 W of Georgetown RD
RouteCity Street 162
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84597, -86.24899
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.3 US tons
Inventory rating16.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,482 (2019)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is 52nd ST 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 52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,482 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd ST over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.