US Bridges

Acton Road over Wildcat Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 W Acton Road · Structure no. 4900451

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,703
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acton Road over Wildcat Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Acton Road over Wildcat Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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 6,703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2039. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesActon Road
CrossesWildcat Run
Location00.05 W Acton Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65627, -85.97103
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,703 (2019)
Projected traffic9,960 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 Road over Wildcat Run built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Acton Road over Wildcat 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 Acton Road over Wildcat Run carry?

About 6,703 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Acton Road over Wildcat Run?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Acton Road over Wildcat Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.