US Bridges

Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of 75th ST · Structure no. 4900092

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,032
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 75 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 15,032 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,337 by 2039. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunnyside RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.30 S of 75th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88697, -85.97537
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,032 (2019)
Projected traffic22,337 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 15,032 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sunnyside RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.