US Bridges

Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run N Channel

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 01.55 N Weir Cook Mem DR · Structure no. 4900627

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

About this bridge

Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run N Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run N Channel 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 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgeport RD
CrossesSterling Run N Channel
Location01.55 N Weir Cook Mem DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71963, -86.32417
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,518 (2019)
Projected traffic3,740 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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 N Channel built?

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

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

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

How long is Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run N Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgeport RD over Sterling Run N Channel?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.