US Bridges

Keystone Ave over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900377

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,207
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Ave over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Keystone Ave over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 63 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 9,207 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,680 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKeystone Ave
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.15 N I-465
RouteCity Street 1345
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7039, -86.12058
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,207 (2019)
Projected traffic13,680 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keystone Ave over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Keystone Ave 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 Keystone Ave over Lick Creek carry?

About 9,207 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Ave over Lick Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Ave over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.