US Bridges

Franklin Road over Big Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 0.45 S of Southeastern Av · Structure no. 4900391

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,709
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over Big Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Road over Big Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 5,709 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,484 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesBig Run
Location0.45 S of Southeastern Av
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70268, -86.01773
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,709 (2019)
Projected traffic8,484 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 Franklin Road over Big Run built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Franklin Road over Big Run 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 Franklin Road over Big Run carry?

About 5,709 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over Big Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over Big Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.