US Bridges

Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 S of 10th ST · Structure no. 4900183

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,199
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 60 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 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLansdowne RD
CrossesCox Ditch
Location00.35 S of 10th ST
RouteCity Street 2101
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77385, -86.31672
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2019)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Lansdowne RD over Cox 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Lansdowne RD over Cox Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.