US Bridges

52nd ST over Indian Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 W of German Church · Structure no. 4900099

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,344
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

52nd ST over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 52nd ST over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,344 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,359 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries52nd ST
CrossesIndian Creek
Location00.20 W of German Church
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84845, -85.97623
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,344 (2023)
Projected traffic2,359 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 52nd ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is 52nd ST 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 52nd ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,344 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 52nd ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 52nd ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.