38th Street over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Keystone Avenu · Structure no. 4900140
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 395 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,365
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
38th Street over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 38th Street over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 89 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 19,365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,780 by 2039. The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 38th Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is 38th Street over Fall 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 over Fall Creek carry?
About 19,365 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 38th Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 395 ft (120.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns 38th Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.