US Bridges

59th ST over Little Eagle Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.09 E of Moller RD · Structure no. 4900049

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
418
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

59th ST over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 59th ST over Little Eagle Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 418 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries59th ST
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.09 E of Moller RD
RouteCity Street 172
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86038, -86.25301
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic418 (2019)
Projected traffic620 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 59th ST over Little Eagle Creek built?

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

What condition is 59th ST over Little Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 59th ST over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 418 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 59th ST over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 59th ST over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.