US Bridges

Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 SE of Holt RD · Structure no. 4900212

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,967
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 57 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,924 by 2039. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCossell RD
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.40 SE of Holt RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77046, -86.22048
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2019)
Projected traffic2,924 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Cossell RD over Little 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 Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Cossell RD over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.