US Bridges

Arlington Ave over Devon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.58 S of 56th ST · Structure no. 4900085

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,022
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Ave over Devon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Arlington Ave over Devon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,022 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,780 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Ave
CrossesDevon Creek
Location00.58 S of 56th ST
RouteCity Street 109
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84663, -86.06512
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,022 (2019)
Projected traffic26,780 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Arlington Ave over Devon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Ave over Devon Creek 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 Arlington Ave over Devon Creek carry?

About 18,022 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Ave over Devon Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Ave over Devon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.