Troy Ave over Mars Ditch
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 E of Lynhurst DR · Structure no. 4900288
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,674
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Troy Ave over Mars Ditch is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Troy Ave over Mars Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 59 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 3,674 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,460 by 2039. The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Troy Ave over Mars Ditch built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Troy Ave over Mars 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 Troy Ave over Mars Ditch carry?
About 3,674 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Troy Ave over Mars Ditch?
The structure is 99 ft (30.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Troy Ave over Mars Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.