US Bridges

Arlington Ave over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 N of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900333

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,090
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Ave over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Arlington Ave over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 20,090 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,850 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArlington Ave
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.55 N of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 109
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74683, -86.06387
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,090 (2019)
Projected traffic29,850 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Arlington Ave over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Arlington 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 Arlington Ave over Lick Creek carry?

About 20,090 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Ave over Lick Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Ave over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.