US Bridges

Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.02 W of Michigan Road · Structure no. 4900059

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,360
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older 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 5 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 18,360 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,282 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKessler Blvd W DR
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.02 W of Michigan Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85539, -86.19606
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,360 (2019)
Projected traffic27,282 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$880,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked 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 Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek carry?

About 18,360 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Kessler Blvd W DR over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.