Gasoline Alley over Big Eagle Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.07 N of Vermont ST · Structure no. 4900192
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,065
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gasoline Alley over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gasoline Alley over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,070 by 2039. The structure is 271 ft (82.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gasoline Alley over Big Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Gasoline Alley 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 Gasoline Alley over Big Eagle Creek carry?
About 2,065 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Gasoline Alley 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 43 ft wide.
Who owns Gasoline Alley over Big Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.