US Bridges

Ralston RD over Goose Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Mann RD · Structure no. 4900417

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
94 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,560
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ralston RD over Goose Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ralston RD over Goose Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 1,560 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,318 by 2039. The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRalston RD
CrossesGoose Creek
Location00.70 W of Mann RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64058, -86.26469
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,560 (2019)
Projected traffic2,318 by 2039
Trucks19%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ralston RD over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Ralston RD over Goose 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 Ralston RD over Goose Creek carry?

About 1,560 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ralston RD over Goose Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ralston RD over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.