US Bridges

Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Kentucky Avenu · Structure no. 4900297

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,272
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 18,272 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,150 by 2039. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRaymond Street
CrossesBig Eagle Creek
Location00.10 E of Kentucky Avenu
RouteCity Street 102
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73529, -86.19661
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (19 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,272 (2019)
Projected traffic27,150 by 2039
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$216,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Raymond Street 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 Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek carry?

About 18,272 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (19 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Raymond Street over Big Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.