Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 E of Senour RD · Structure no. 4900360
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 237
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 67 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 237 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2039. The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 237 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.3 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Vandergriff RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.