Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.05 NW of Southport RD · Structure no. 4900488
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,248
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 24,248 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,031 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is Madison Ave over Little Buck 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek carry?
About 24,248 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns Madison Ave over Little Buck Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.