US Bridges

Ohio ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900220

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,832
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ohio ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ohio ST 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 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 7,832 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,638 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesOhio ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.40 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77008, -86.16526
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,832 (2019)
Projected traffic11,638 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Ohio ST over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

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

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

About 7,832 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ohio ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Ohio ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.