US Bridges

Acton Road over Maze Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Maze Road · Structure no. 4900453

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,688
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acton Road over Maze Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Acton Road over Maze Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 3,688 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,480 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesActon Road
CrossesMaze Creek
Location00.40 S of Maze Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63954, -85.97127
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,688 (2019)
Projected traffic5,480 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$510,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acton Road over Maze Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acton Road over Maze Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Acton Road over Maze Creek carry?

About 3,688 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Acton Road over Maze Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Acton Road over Maze Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.