Churchman Ave over Bean Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.58 SE of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900338
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Churchman Ave over Bean Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Churchman Ave over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Churchman Ave over Bean Creek built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is Churchman Ave over Bean Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Churchman Ave over Bean Creek carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Churchman Ave over Bean Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Churchman Ave over Bean Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.