US Bridges

Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Broadripple Av · Structure no. 4900076

Built
1906
119 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1906, so it is 119 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,760 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGuilford Ave
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.10 N of Broadripple Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87134, -86.14291
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2019)
Projected traffic4,760 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guilford 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 Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Guilford Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.