US Bridges

Harding Street over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.90 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900374

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,151
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harding Street over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Harding Street over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 5 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 17,151 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,490 by 2039. The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesHarding Street
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.90 N I-465
RouteCity Street 1270
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70844, -86.18718
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length267 ft (81.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.6 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,151 (2019)
Projected traffic25,490 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Harding Street over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Harding Street over Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Harding Street over Lick Creek carry?

About 17,151 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Harding Street over Lick Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Harding Street over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.