US Bridges

Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 E of Five Points RD · Structure no. 4900395

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,045
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 4,045 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,011 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Ave
CrossesLittle Buck Creek
Location00.35 E of Five Points RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68134, -86.03809
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,045 (2019)
Projected traffic6,011 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

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 4,045 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Ave over Little Buck Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.