Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek
PoorMarion County, Indiana · 00.75 E of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900378
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,820
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2039. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 30 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Edgewood Ave over Little 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 Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 5,820 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.