US Bridges

Bradbury Ave over State Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Holt RD · Structure no. 4900279

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,757
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradbury Ave over State Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bradbury Ave over State Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,757 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,610 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBradbury Ave
CrossesState Ditch
Location00.40 W of Holt RD
RouteCity Street 96
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73135, -86.23298
Functional classUrban Local

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 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,757 (2019)
Projected traffic2,610 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradbury Ave over State Ditch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradbury Ave over State Ditch 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 Bradbury Ave over State Ditch carry?

About 1,757 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bradbury Ave over State Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Bradbury Ave over State Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.