Meridian Street over Fall Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.45 S of 30th Street · Structure no. 4900633
- Built
- 1917
- 108 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 324 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,289
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Street over Fall Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meridian Street over Fall Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1917 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 108 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 5 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 25,289 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,580 by 2039. The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Street over Fall Creek built?
It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Meridian Street over Fall 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 Meridian Street over Fall Creek carry?
About 25,289 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Street over Fall Creek?
The structure is 324 ft (98.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Street over Fall Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.