US Bridges

ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900215

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,454
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete slab carrying ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,454 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,307 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesST Claire ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.40 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77819, -86.16496
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.6 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,454 (2023)
Projected traffic4,307 by 2043
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 ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal 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 ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 2,454 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns ST Claire ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.