US Bridges

10th Street over Big Eagle Creek

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Lynhurst Drive · Structure no. 4900190

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
451 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,589
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

10th Street over Big Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 10th Street over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 38,589 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,340 by 2039. The structure is 451 ft (137.4 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries10th Street
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.45 W of Lynhurst Drive
RouteCity Street 110
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77976, -86.2589
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length451 ft (137.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,589 (2019)
Projected traffic57,340 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 10th Street over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is 10th Street over Big Eagle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 10th Street over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 38,589 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 10th Street over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 451 ft (137.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns 10th Street over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.