US Bridges

Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Morris ST · Structure no. 4900277

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,123
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,123 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesAuburn ST
CrossesNeeld Ditch
Location00.10 N of Morris ST
RouteCity Street 757
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75177, -86.24399
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,123 (2019)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$848,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch carry?

About 1,123 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Auburn ST over Neeld Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.