US Bridges

Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.35 N of Brookville Roa · Structure no. 4900629

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,101
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 20,101 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,870 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesShadeland Avenue
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.35 N of Brookville Roa
RouteCity Street 100
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75838, -86.0421
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,101 (2019)
Projected traffic29,870 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadeland Avenue over Lick 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 Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek carry?

About 20,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Shadeland Avenue over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.