Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 38th Street · Structure no. 4900131
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 19,496
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 75 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 5 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 19,496 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,970 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal 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 Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?
About 19,496 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Michigan Road over Indpls Water CO Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.