US Bridges

52nd ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900066

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,031
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 52nd ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 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 1,031 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,532 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries52nd ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.70 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84668, -86.16988
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,031 (2019)
Projected traffic1,532 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd ST over Indpls Water CO Canal 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 Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 1,031 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.