US Bridges

30th ST over Fall Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Fall Creek · Structure no. 4900141

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,627
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 30th ST over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 19,627 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,160 by 2039. The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries30th ST
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.10 E of Fall Creek
RouteCity Street 264
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.81062, -86.1423
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length391 ft (119.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,627 (2019)
Projected traffic29,160 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 30th ST over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th ST over Fall 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 30th ST over Fall Creek carry?

About 19,627 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 30th ST over Fall Creek?

The structure is 391 ft (119.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 30th ST over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.