US Bridges

48th ST over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 E of Kessler Blvd · Structure no. 4900139

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

48th ST over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 48th ST over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,467 by 2039. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries48th ST
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.15 E of Kessler Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8419, -86.20952
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,661 (2019)
Projected traffic2,467 by 2039
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 48th ST over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 48th ST over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 48th ST over Crooked Creek carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 48th ST over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 48th ST over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.