US Bridges

Swails Street over Wildcat Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 E Acton Road · Structure no. 4900456

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,316
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swails Street over Wildcat Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Swails Street over Wildcat Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 2,316 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,442 by 2039. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSwails Street
CrossesWildcat Run
Location00.05 E Acton Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65753, -85.97018
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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,316 (2019)
Projected traffic3,442 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 Swails Street over Wildcat Run built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swails Street 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 Swails Street over Wildcat Run carry?

About 2,316 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swails Street over Wildcat Run?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Swails Street over Wildcat Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.