US Bridges

Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.12 S of 10th ST · Structure no. 4900191

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
271 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,734
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 23,734 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,270 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLynhurst DR
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.12 S of 10th ST
RouteCity Street 2341
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77817, -86.25054
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,734 (2019)
Projected traffic35,270 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle 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 Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 23,734 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Lynhurst DR over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.