38th Street EB over Crooked Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.38 E of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900128
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,732
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th Street EB over Crooked Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 38th Street EB over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 60 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 14,732 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,891 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th Street EB over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is 38th Street EB over Crooked 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 38th Street EB over Crooked Creek carry?
About 14,732 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 38th Street EB over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 38th Street EB over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.