US Bridges

42nd ST over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900137

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,502
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

42nd ST over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 42nd ST over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, 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 1,502 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,637 by 2043. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries42nd ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.30 E of Kessler Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.82994, -86.20665
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,502 (2023)
Projected traffic2,637 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 42nd ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 42nd ST 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 42nd ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,502 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 42nd ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 42nd ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.