US Bridges

Chase ST over Highland Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of Troy Ave · Structure no. 4900510

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,063
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chase ST over Highland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chase ST over Highland Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesChase ST
CrossesHighland Creek
Location00.40 S of Troy Ave
RouteCity Street 1285
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71622, -86.18574
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2019)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Chase ST over Highland Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chase ST over Highland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Chase ST over Highland Creek carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chase ST over Highland Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Chase ST over Highland Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.