Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.25 SW I-74 · Structure no. 4900100
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 278 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,788
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 65 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 15,788 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,460 by 2039. The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Dandy Trail over Eagle 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 Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek carry?
About 15,788 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek?
The structure is 278 ft (84.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Dandy Trail over Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.