US Bridges

Marsh RD over Bushes Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.69 S of 79th ST · Structure no. 4900608

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
932
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh RD over Bushes Run is a concrete slab carrying Marsh RD over Bushes Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 932 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,380 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMarsh RD
CrossesBushes Run
Location00.69 S of 79th ST
RouteCity Street 263
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88607, -86.27408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic932 (2019)
Projected traffic1,380 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Marsh RD over Bushes Run built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh RD over Bushes Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Marsh RD over Bushes Run carry?

About 932 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marsh RD over Bushes Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Marsh RD over Bushes Run?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.