US Bridges

Madison Ave over Highland Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.32 NW of Hanna Ave · Structure no. 4900495

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,446
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Ave over Highland Creek is a concrete slab carrying Madison Ave over Highland Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 41 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 19,446 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,900 by 2039. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Ave
CrossesHighland Creek
Location00.32 NW of Hanna Ave
RouteCity Street 4121
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71272, -86.14506
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,446 (2019)
Projected traffic28,900 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Ave over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Madison Ave over Highland 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 Highland Creek carry?

About 19,446 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Madison Ave over Highland Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Ave over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.