US Bridges

Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 N of 65th Street · Structure no. 4900489

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54,496
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 54,496 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,980 by 2039. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesKeystone Avenue
CrossesBailey Creek
Location00.25 N of 65th Street
RouteCity Street 1717
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87954, -86.12213
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,496 (2019)
Projected traffic80,980 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Keystone Avenue over Bailey 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 Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek carry?

About 54,496 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Keystone Avenue over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.