US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 NW of Raymond Stree · Structure no. 4900332

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,144
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 8,144 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.20 NW of Raymond Stree
RouteCity Street 1542
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74057, -86.07468
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,144 (2019)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southeastern Ave over Lick 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 Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek carry?

About 8,144 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Ave over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.