Bluff RD over Lick Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.17 S of Hanna Ave · Structure no. 4900375
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 13,480
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluff RD over Lick Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Bluff RD over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 13,480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,030 by 2039. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluff RD over Lick Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluff RD 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 Bluff RD over Lick Creek carry?
About 13,480 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Bluff RD over Lick Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Bluff RD over Lick Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.