Central Ave over Fall Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of 30th ST · Structure no. 4900143
- Built
- 1905
- 120 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Masonry
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,937
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Ave over Fall Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Central Ave over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1905 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 9,937 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,770 by 2039. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Ave over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1905, making it 120 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is Central Ave 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 Central Ave over Fall Creek carry?
About 9,937 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Central Ave over Fall Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Central Ave over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.