56th Street WB over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.75 E SR 37 · Structure no. 4900497
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 353 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,577
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
56th Street WB over Fall Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 56th Street WB over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, 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.
It carries about 10,577 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,720 by 2039. The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 56th Street WB over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is 56th Street WB over Fall 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 56th Street WB over Fall Creek carry?
About 10,577 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 56th Street WB over Fall Creek?
The structure is 353 ft (107.5 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns 56th Street WB over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.