US Bridges

West ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of Washington ST · Structure no. 4900236

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31,093
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a steel box beam or girders - single or spread carrying West ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 31,093 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,203 by 2039. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWest ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.15 N of Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.76942, -86.16689
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.6 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,093 (2019)
Projected traffic46,203 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$780,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West ST over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

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

About 31,093 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is West ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns West ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.