Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.60 W of Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 4900132
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,052
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete arch - deck carrying Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,563 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 43 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?
About 1,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Roache Ave over Indpls Water CO Canal?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.