US Bridges

Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.80 E of Tibbs Ave · Structure no. 4900290

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,319
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 63 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 5 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 2,319 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2039. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMinnesota ST
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.80 E of Tibbs Ave
RouteCity Street 106
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74364, -86.20129
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,319 (2019)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek 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 Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 2,319 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Minnesota ST over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.