US Bridges

Sherman DR over Lick Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900384

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,231
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherman DR over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherman DR over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 62 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,231 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,259 by 2039. The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSherman DR
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.15 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70588, -86.10398
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,231 (2019)
Projected traffic9,259 by 2039
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherman DR over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Sherman DR over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Sherman DR over Lick Creek carry?

About 6,231 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sherman DR over Lick Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sherman DR over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.