US Bridges

Bridgeport RD over Salem Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Morris ST · Structure no. 4900273

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,359
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport RD over Salem Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bridgeport RD over Salem Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 years old, older 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 3,359 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,990 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeport RD
CrossesSalem Creek
Location00.40 S of Morris ST
RouteCity Street 69
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74352, -86.31718
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,359 (2019)
Projected traffic4,990 by 2039
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 Bridgeport RD over Salem Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Bridgeport RD over Salem 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 Salem Creek carry?

About 3,359 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport RD over Salem Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport RD over Salem Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.