US Bridges

Ritter Ave over Devon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of 46th ST · Structure no. 4900161

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
897
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ritter Ave over Devon Creek is a concrete slab carrying Ritter Ave over Devon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 897 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,330 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRitter Ave
CrossesDevon Creek
Location00.15 N of 46th ST
RouteCity Street 1845
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.84202, -86.0737
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic897 (2019)
Projected traffic1,330 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Ritter Ave over Devon Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Ritter Ave over Devon 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 Ritter Ave over Devon Creek carry?

About 897 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ritter Ave over Devon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ritter Ave over Devon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.