Morris ST over Salem Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.05 E of Raceway RD · Structure no. 4900269
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 9,267
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Morris ST over Salem Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morris ST over Salem Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,770 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 30 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Morris ST over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Morris ST over Salem Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Morris ST over Salem Creek carry?
About 9,267 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Morris ST over Salem Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Morris ST over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.