Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 0.10 MI E of Rockville RD · Structure no. 4900620
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 193 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,347
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 87 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 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 25,347 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,655 by 2039. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Washington Street over Big Eagle 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 Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek carry?
About 25,347 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek?
The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns Washington Street over Big Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.