US Bridges

Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 W of Hickory RD · Structure no. 4900400

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,306
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch 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 5 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 2,306 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,427 by 2039. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesEdgewood Avenue
CrossesHunter Ditch
Location00.05 W of Hickory RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.68208, -85.9956
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length51 ft (15.6 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 traffic2,306 (2019)
Projected traffic3,427 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch built?

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

What condition is Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch 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 Hunter Ditch carry?

About 2,306 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Edgewood Avenue over Hunter Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.