US Bridges

38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 E of Lafayette Road · Structure no. 4900104

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,068
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 19,068 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,334 by 2039. The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries38th Street EB
CrossesGuion Road Conrail RR
Location00.50 E of Lafayette Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82351, -86.22585
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,068 (2019)
Projected traffic28,334 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is 38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR 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 38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR carry?

About 19,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR?

The structure is 243 ft (74.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns 38th Street EB over Guion Road Conrail RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.