US Bridges

Prospect ST over Grassy Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.45 W of German Church · Structure no. 4900361

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,036
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prospect ST over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Prospect ST over Grassy Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 years old, older 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 9,036 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,859 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesProspect ST
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location00.45 W of German Church
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75526, -85.97919
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,036 (2023)
Projected traffic15,859 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Prospect ST over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Prospect ST over Grassy 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 Prospect ST over Grassy Creek carry?

About 9,036 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prospect ST over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Prospect ST over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.