US Bridges

Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 S of Mcgregor RD · Structure no. 4900607

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 808 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMitthoefer Road
CrossesWildcat Run
Location00.05 S of Mcgregor RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.65709, -85.99023
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic808 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$870,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run 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 Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Mitthoefer Road over Wildcat Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.