21st ST over Brookside Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Arlington Ave · Structure no. 4900246
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,802
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
21st ST over Brookside Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 21st ST over Brookside Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 44 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 12,802 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,023 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 21st ST over Brookside Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is 21st ST over Brookside Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 21st ST over Brookside Creek carry?
About 12,802 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is 21st ST over Brookside Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns 21st ST over Brookside Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.