US Bridges

Bade RD over Opossum Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N of Brookville RD · Structure no. 4900355

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
864
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bade RD over Opossum Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bade RD over Opossum Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 864 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2039. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBade RD
CrossesOpossum Run
Location00.05 N of Brookville RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74111, -85.98491
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic864 (2019)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bade RD over Opossum Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bade RD over Opossum Run 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 Bade RD over Opossum Run carry?

About 864 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bade RD over Opossum Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bade RD over Opossum Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.