US Bridges

Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.75 S Washington ST · Structure no. 4900630

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,101
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb is a concrete slab carrying Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,869 by 2039. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShadeland Avenue
CrossesEnglish Avenue Eb/Wb
Location00.75 S Washington ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7614, -86.04293
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,101 (2019)
Projected traffic29,869 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb 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 Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb carry?

About 20,101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns Shadeland Avenue over English Avenue Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.