42nd ST over Indian Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.30 W of German Church · Structure no. 4900173
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 107 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,018
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
42nd ST over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying 42nd ST over Indian Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 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 11,018 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,372 by 2039. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 42nd ST over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is 42nd ST over Indian 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 42nd ST over Indian Creek carry?
About 11,018 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 42nd ST over Indian Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns 42nd ST over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.