US Bridges

English Ave over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900260

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
63 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,860
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

English Ave over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying English Ave over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 13,860 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,325 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEnglish Ave
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.50 W I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7615, -86.03819
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,860 (2023)
Projected traffic24,325 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 English Ave over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is English Ave over Lick 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 English Ave over Lick Creek carry?

About 13,860 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is English Ave over Lick Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns English Ave over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.