US Bridges

Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.17 W of Five Points RD · Structure no. 4900393

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,524
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 5,524 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,695 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEdgewood Avenue
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.17 W of Five Points RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.6813, -86.04765
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,524 (2023)
Projected traffic9,695 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$588,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Edgewood Avenue 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 Avenue over Little Buck Creek carry?

About 5,524 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Avenue over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.