US Bridges

Northeastern Ave over Big Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Franklin RD · Structure no. 4900396

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,114
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northeastern Ave over Big Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Northeastern Ave over Big Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,114 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,486 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNortheastern Ave
CrossesBig Run
Location00.30 E of Franklin RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70258, -86.01213
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,114 (2023)
Projected traffic12,486 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Northeastern Ave over Big Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northeastern Ave over Big Run 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 Northeastern Ave over Big Run carry?

About 7,114 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Northeastern Ave over Big Run?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Northeastern Ave over Big Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.