US Bridges

52nd ST over Guion Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.47 E of Georgetown RD · Structure no. 4900047

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd ST over Guion Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 52nd ST over Guion Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2039. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries52nd ST
CrossesGuion Creek
Location00.47 E of Georgetown RD
RouteCity Street 162
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84601, -86.2326
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,052 (2019)
Projected traffic1,560 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 52nd ST over Guion Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd ST 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 52nd ST over Guion Creek carry?

About 1,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd ST over Guion Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd ST over Guion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.