US Bridges

Sloan Ave over Bean Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900339

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,068
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sloan Ave over Bean Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sloan Ave over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,068 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSloan Ave
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.15 N of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74068, -86.0875
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,068 (2019)
Projected traffic1,590 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 Sloan Ave over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sloan 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Sloan Ave over Bean Creek carry?

About 1,068 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sloan Ave over Bean Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sloan Ave over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.