US Bridges

Shafter Ave over Fall Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Fall Creek RD · Structure no. 4900088

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
371 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,270
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shafter Ave over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shafter Ave over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 66 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 4,270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,345 by 2039. The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesShafter Ave
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.05 E of Fall Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.86912, -86.03783
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length371 ft (113 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,270 (2019)
Projected traffic6,345 by 2039
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shafter Ave over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Shafter Ave over Fall 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Shafter Ave over Fall Creek carry?

About 4,270 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Shafter Ave over Fall Creek?

The structure is 371 ft (113 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shafter Ave over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.