71st ST over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Fall Creek RD · Structure no. 4900098
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 362 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,498
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
71st ST over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 71st ST over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 55 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 10,498 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,599 by 2039. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 71st ST over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is 71st ST over Fall 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 71st ST over Fall Creek carry?
About 10,498 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 71st ST over Fall Creek?
The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns 71st ST over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.