US Bridges

62nd ST over Guion Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 E of Guion RD · Structure no. 4900053

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,991
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

62nd ST over Guion Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 62nd ST over Guion Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 62 years old, older 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 18,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,330 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries62nd ST
CrossesGuion Creek
Location00.55 E of Guion RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8678, -86.22141
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,991 (2023)
Projected traffic33,330 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 62nd ST over Guion Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 62nd ST over Guion 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 62nd ST over Guion Creek carry?

About 18,991 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 62nd ST over Guion Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 62nd ST over Guion Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.