US Bridges

Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Sunnyside RD · Structure no. 4900097

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
806
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 67 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 806 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,198 by 2039. The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndian Lake Blvd
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.40 W of Sunnyside RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88138, -85.98057
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic806 (2019)
Projected traffic1,198 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Indian Lake Blvd 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 Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek carry?

About 806 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Lake Blvd over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.