Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.18 E of Meridian Stree · Structure no. 4900072
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 69 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,761
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 16,761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,910 by 2039. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Kessler Blvd E DR 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 Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?
About 16,761 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns Kessler Blvd E DR over Indpls Water CO Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.