US Bridges

College Ave over Fall Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 S of 30th ST · Structure no. 4900142

Built
1905
120 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
242 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,818
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Ave over Fall Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying College Ave over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 120 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 21,818 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,420 by 2039. The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege Ave
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.20 S of 30th ST
RouteCity Street 381
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80742, -86.14488
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length242 ft (73.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,818 (2019)
Projected traffic32,420 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Ave over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is College Ave 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 College Ave over Fall Creek carry?

About 21,818 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is College Ave over Fall Creek?

The structure is 242 ft (73.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns College Ave over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.