US Bridges

Indiana Ave over Fall Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 NE of Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 4900203

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
364 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,574
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indiana Ave over Fall Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indiana Ave over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 13,574 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,170 by 2039. The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIndiana Ave
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.55 NE of Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.78183, -86.17679
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (110.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,574 (2019)
Projected traffic20,170 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indiana Ave over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Indiana Ave over Fall 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 Indiana Ave over Fall Creek carry?

About 13,574 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Indiana Ave over Fall Creek?

The structure is 364 ft (110.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Indiana Ave over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.