US Bridges

Bethel Ave over Lick Creek

GoodPosted for load

Marion County, Indiana · 00.55 NW of Emerson Ave · Structure no. 4900340

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,299
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Ave over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bethel Ave over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,299 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Ave
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.55 NW of Emerson Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72918, -86.09061
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,299 (2019)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$875,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Ave over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Ave over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Ave over Lick Creek carry?

About 2,299 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Ave over Lick Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Ave over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.