Southern Ave over Bean Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.10 W of Shelby ST · Structure no. 4900318
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,687
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southern Ave over Bean Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Southern Ave over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 115 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 5,687 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Southern Ave over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Southern Ave over Bean 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Southern Ave over Bean Creek carry?
About 5,687 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Southern Ave over Bean Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Southern Ave over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.