56th ST over Indian Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of German Church · Structure no. 4900091
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,589
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th ST over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 56th ST over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 3,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,334 by 2039. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th ST over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 56th ST 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 56th ST over Indian Creek carry?
About 3,589 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 56th ST over Indian Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 56th ST over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.