US Bridges

Sherman DR over Bean Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 S of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900326

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,915
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman DR over Bean Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sherman DR over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 5 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 10,915 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,220 by 2039. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSherman DR
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.15 S of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 81
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.73582, -86.10177
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32.5 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width62 ft (19 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,915 (2019)
Projected traffic16,220 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman DR over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherman DR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman DR over Bean Creek carry?

About 10,915 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sherman DR over Bean Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman DR over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.