US Bridges

Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900380

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 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 concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 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 5,820 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2039. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Ave
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.05 W of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 42
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67892, -86.15925
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,820 (2019)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2039
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Ave over Little Buck 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 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 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.