US Bridges

Farnsworth ST over State Ditch

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 W of Holt RD · Structure no. 4900282

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,199
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farnsworth ST over State Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Farnsworth ST over State Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 2,199 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesFarnsworth ST
CrossesState Ditch
Location00.40 W of Holt RD
RouteCity Street 2056
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72428, -86.23284
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,199 (2019)
Projected traffic3,270 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 Farnsworth ST over State Ditch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farnsworth ST over State 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 Farnsworth ST over State Ditch carry?

About 2,199 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Farnsworth ST over State Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Farnsworth ST over State Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.