US Bridges

Minnesota Street over Bean Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 E of Emerson Avenue · Structure no. 4900349

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,984
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Minnesota Street over Bean Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Minnesota Street over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,984 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,950 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMinnesota Street
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.17 E of Emerson Avenue
RouteCity Street 1536
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74578, -86.07941
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,984 (2019)
Projected traffic2,950 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Minnesota Street over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Minnesota Street over Bean 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 Minnesota Street over Bean Creek carry?

About 1,984 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Minnesota Street over Bean Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Minnesota Street over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.