US Bridges

Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Morris ST · Structure no. 4900271

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,023
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6,023 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,950 by 2039. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeport RD
CrossesAvon Creek
Location00.10 N of Morris ST
RouteCity Street 69
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75092, -86.31722
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,023 (2019)
Projected traffic8,950 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport RD over Avon 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 Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek carry?

About 6,023 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport RD over Avon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.