US Bridges

34th ST over Falcon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of Georgetown RD · Structure no. 4900112

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,058
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

34th ST over Falcon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 34th ST over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 22,058 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,778 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries34th ST
CrossesFalcon Creek
Location00.15 E of Georgetown RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81671, -86.23702
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,058 (2019)
Projected traffic32,778 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 34th ST over Falcon Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 34th ST over Falcon 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 34th ST over Falcon Creek carry?

About 22,058 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 34th ST over Falcon Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns 34th ST over Falcon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.