US Bridges

Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 SE of Acton RD · Structure no. 4900408

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,353
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook is a concrete continuous slab carrying Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 1,353 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,375 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSoutheastern Ave
CrossesWildcat Brook
Location00.35 SE of Acton RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.67801, -85.96514
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,353 (2023)
Projected traffic2,375 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$743,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southeastern Ave 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 Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook carry?

About 1,353 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook?

The structure is 81 ft (24.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Southeastern Ave over Wildcat Brook?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.