US Bridges

13th Ave over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 S of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900342

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Ave over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 5,231 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,770 by 2039. The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries13th Ave
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.20 S of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72067, -86.09703
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,231 (2019)
Projected traffic7,770 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 13th Ave over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th 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 13th Ave over Lick Creek carry?

About 5,231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 13th Ave over Lick Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Ave over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.