US Bridges

Lyons Ave over State Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 N of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900281

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,541
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Ave over State Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lyons Ave over State Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,541 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,290 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Ave
CrossesState Ditch
Location00.55 N of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 2355
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72832, -86.23356
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,541 (2019)
Projected traffic2,290 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 Lyons Ave over State Ditch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons 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 Lyons Ave over State Ditch carry?

About 1,541 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Ave over State Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Ave over State Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.