US Bridges

Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 S of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900343

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
657
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 657 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesBeech Grove Park
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.35 S of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71932, -86.09939
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic657 (2019)
Projected traffic980 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 Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Grove Park 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 Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek carry?

About 657 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Grove Park over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.