US Bridges

86th Street over Crooked Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.60 W of Township Line · Structure no. 4900609

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28,225
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86th Street over Crooked Creek 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 28,225 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,941 by 2039. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries86th Street
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location00.60 W of Township Line
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.91181, -86.21417
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,225 (2019)
Projected traffic41,941 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 86th Street over Crooked Creek built?

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

What condition is 86th Street over Crooked 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 August 2024.

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

About 28,225 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.