US Bridges

State Ave over Bean Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.50 S of Raymond ST · Structure no. 4900486

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,354
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Ave over Bean Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Ave over Bean Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6,354 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,440 by 2039. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Ave
CrossesBean Creek
Location00.50 S of Raymond ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.72985, -86.13031
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,354 (2019)
Projected traffic9,440 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 State Ave over Bean Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Ave over Bean 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 State Ave over Bean Creek carry?

About 6,354 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Ave over Bean Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Ave over Bean Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.