US Bridges

Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of Conservatory D · Structure no. 4900316

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,114
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGarfield Park RD
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.15 N of Conservatory D
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73283, -86.1446
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,114 (2019)
Projected traffic3,140 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garfield Park RD 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 Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek carry?

About 2,114 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Garfield Park RD over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.