Carroll Road over Steele Ditch
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.05 S of 46th Street · Structure no. 4900170
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carroll Road over Steele Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Carroll Road over Steele Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,167 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carroll Road over Steele Ditch built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is Carroll Road over Steele Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Carroll Road over Steele Ditch carry?
About 4,150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Carroll Road over Steele Ditch?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Carroll Road over Steele Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.