US Bridges

Acton RD over Wildcat Brook

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S I-74 · Structure no. 4900399

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,544
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acton RD over Wildcat Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Acton RD over Wildcat Brook in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 6,544 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,724 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesActon RD
CrossesWildcat Brook
Location00.40 S I-74
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67535, -85.97086
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,544 (2019)
Projected traffic9,724 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Acton RD over Wildcat Brook built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acton RD over Wildcat Brook 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 Acton RD over Wildcat Brook carry?

About 6,544 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Acton RD over Wildcat Brook?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Acton RD over Wildcat Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.