Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.12 N of 62nd ST · Structure no. 4900500
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,052
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch is a wood or timber slab carrying Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,052 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2039. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch 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 Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch carry?
About 1,052 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Red Chalice RD over Bird Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.