US Bridges

9th Ave over Beech Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900388

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,251
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

9th Ave over Beech Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 9th Ave over Beech Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 11,251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,746 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries9th Ave
CrossesBeech Creek
Location00.10 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70522, -86.092
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,251 (2023)
Projected traffic19,746 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 9th Ave over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 9th Ave over Beech 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 9th Ave over Beech Creek carry?

About 11,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 9th Ave over Beech Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 9th Ave over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.