US Bridges

46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.38 W of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4900469

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,842
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 29,842 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,344 by 2039. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries46THMOLLER
CrossesFalcon Creek
Location00.38 W of Lafayette RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.83842, -86.25645
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,842 (2019)
Projected traffic44,344 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is 46THMOLLER over Falcon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek carry?

About 29,842 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns 46THMOLLER over Falcon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.