US Bridges

Central Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900077

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,127
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Central Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Central Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 5,127 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,620 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCentral Ave
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.35 N of Kessler Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86762, -86.15031
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length100 ft (30.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,127 (2019)
Projected traffic7,620 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 Central Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

About 5,127 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Central Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 100 ft (30.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Central Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.