US Bridges

Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.33 NW of Weir Cook Mem · Structure no. 4900626

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,518
2019 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run is a concrete culvert carrying Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,518 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,740 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesBridgeport RD
CrossesSterling Run
Location00.33 NW of Weir Cook Mem
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.70259, -86.32269
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,518 (2019)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgeport RD over Sterling 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 Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run carry?

About 2,518 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.