US Bridges

Villa Ave over Bean Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 N of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900321

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,114
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Villa Ave over Bean Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Villa Ave over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 2,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,140 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesVilla Ave
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.50 N of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73008, -86.12466
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 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 Villa Ave over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Villa 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 Villa Ave over Bean Creek carry?

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

How long is Villa Ave over Bean Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Villa Ave over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.