US Bridges

Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.30 SW of Lafayette RD · Structure no. 4900478

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,654
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 38,654 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,838 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPike Plaza RD
CrossesFalcon Creek
Location00.30 SW of Lafayette RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.8318, -86.2499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width82 ft (24.9 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,654 (2023)
Projected traffic67,838 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek carry?

About 38,654 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Pike Plaza RD over Falcon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.