US Bridges

25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 W of Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 4900208

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,103
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,103 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,125 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries25th ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.50 W of Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80282, -86.18035
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,103 (2019)
Projected traffic3,125 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is 25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does 25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 2,103 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 25th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.