US Bridges

Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900217

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,771
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 24,771 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,808 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIndianamichigan
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.40 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 744
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77428, -86.16509
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,771 (2019)
Projected traffic36,808 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indianamichigan 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 Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 24,771 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Indianamichigan over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.