US Bridges

Westlane RD over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.28 W of Grandview DR · Structure no. 4900055

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33,521
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westlane RD over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westlane RD over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 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 33,521 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,810 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWestlane RD
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.28 W of Grandview DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88549, -86.19381
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,521 (2019)
Projected traffic49,810 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Westlane RD over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Westlane RD 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 Westlane RD over Crooked Creek carry?

About 33,521 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westlane RD over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Westlane RD over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.