Illinois Street over Fall Creek
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.50 North 21st Street · Structure no. 4900214
- Built
- 1899
- 126 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 289 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,712
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Illinois Street over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Illinois Street over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1899 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 126 years old, older 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 32,712 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,608 by 2039. The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Illinois Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1899, making it 126 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Illinois Street over Fall Creek 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 Illinois Street over Fall Creek carry?
About 32,712 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Illinois Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 289 ft (88 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Illinois Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.