US Bridges

52nd ST over Falcon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 W I-65 · Structure no. 4900052

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,052
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd ST over Falcon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 52nd ST over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries52nd ST
CrossesFalcon Creek
Location00.35 W I-65
RouteCity Street 162
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84557, -86.26663
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 Falcon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is 52nd ST over Falcon Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd ST over Falcon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.