US Bridges

Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N of Brookville RD · Structure no. 4900353

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,131
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShortridge Ave
CrossesFisher Creek
Location00.10 N of Brookville RD
RouteCity Street 169
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75408, -86.0387
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,131 (2019)
Projected traffic4,650 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shortridge Ave over Fisher 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek carry?

About 3,131 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Shortridge Ave over Fisher Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.