US Bridges

86th Street over Haverstick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.40 E of Westfield Blvd · Structure no. 4900600

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
19,988
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Haverstick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 86th Street over Haverstick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 19,988 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,700 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries86th Street
CrossesHaverstick Creek
Location00.40 E of Westfield Blvd
RouteCity Street 188
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91251, -86.12662
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,988 (2019)
Projected traffic29,700 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 86th Street over Haverstick Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Street over Haverstick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 86th Street over Haverstick Creek carry?

About 19,988 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Haverstick Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Haverstick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.