US Bridges

Delaware ST over Fall Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 S of 30th ST · Structure no. 4900144

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,709
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware ST over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Delaware ST over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 6 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 8,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,940 by 2039. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesDelaware ST
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.30 S of 30th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80552, -86.15298
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,709 (2019)
Projected traffic12,940 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 Delaware ST over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware ST 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 Delaware ST over Fall Creek carry?

About 8,709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delaware ST over Fall Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware ST over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.