US Bridges

Michigan Road over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900054

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,998
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Michigan Road over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Michigan Road over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 23,998 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,660 by 2039. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMichigan Road
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.10 N of Kessler Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85659, -86.19616
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,998 (2019)
Projected traffic35,660 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 Michigan Road over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Michigan Road over Crooked 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 Michigan Road over Crooked Creek carry?

About 23,998 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Michigan Road over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Michigan Road over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.