US Bridges

Shelby ST over Bean Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 S of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900306

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,953
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby ST over Bean Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Shelby ST over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 99 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 12,953 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,250 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesShelby ST
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.60 S of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72892, -86.13971
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,953 (2019)
Projected traffic19,250 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Shelby ST over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Shelby ST over Bean Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Shelby ST over Bean Creek carry?

About 12,953 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shelby ST over Bean Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby ST over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.