US Bridges

German Church RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 S of 56th ST · Structure no. 4900090

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,503
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

German Church RD over Indian Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying German Church RD over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 8,503 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,634 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGerman Church RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.10 S of 56th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.85416, -85.97262
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,503 (2019)
Projected traffic12,634 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was German Church RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is German Church RD over Indian 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 German Church RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 8,503 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is German Church RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns German Church RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.