Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 S of Fall Creek Roa · Structure no. 4900086
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 386 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,039
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,039 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,608 by 2039. The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek carry?
About 32,039 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek?
The structure is 386 ft (117.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Shadeland Avenue over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.