College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.02 N of Broadripple Av · Structure no. 4900070
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 89 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,590
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 78 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 29,590 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,970 by 2039. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is College Ave 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?
About 29,590 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns College Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.