38th Street WB over Dry Run
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of High School Ro · Structure no. 4900108
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 73 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69,876
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th Street WB over Dry Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying 38th Street WB over Dry Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 64 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 69,876 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,633 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 38th Street WB over Dry Run built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is 38th Street WB over Dry Run 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 WB over Dry Run carry?
About 69,876 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 38th Street WB over Dry Run?
The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 38th Street WB over Dry Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.