Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run
FairPosted for loadMarion County, Indiana · 00.40 S of 46th Street · Structure no. 4900610
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,799
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run is a concrete slab carrying Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,799 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,589 by 2039. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Mitthoefer Road over Bells 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 Bells Run carry?
About 7,799 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mitthoefer Road over Bells Run?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.