16th Street over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Mlk Jr. Str. · Structure no. 4900206
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 305 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,692
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
16th Street over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying 16th Street over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 91 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 18,692 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,775 by 2039. The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 16th Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is 16th Street 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 16th Street over Fall Creek carry?
About 18,692 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 16th Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (92.9 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns 16th Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.