US Bridges

63rd Street over Indian Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Sunnyside RD · Structure no. 4900095

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,942
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

63rd Street over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 63rd Street over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 47 years old, older 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 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,372 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries63rd Street
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.30 E of Sunnyside RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87482, -85.96732
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,942 (2019)
Projected traffic4,372 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 63rd Street over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is 63rd Street over Indian 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 63rd Street over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,942 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 63rd Street over Indian Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 63rd Street over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.