Meridian Street over Williams Creek
FairMarion County, Indiana · 00.50 N of 75th Street · Structure no. 4900636
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40,929
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Meridian Street over Williams Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Meridian Street over Williams Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 93 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 40,929 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,820 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 71 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Meridian Street over Williams Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is Meridian Street over Williams 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 Williams Creek carry?
About 40,929 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Meridian Street over Williams Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Meridian Street over Williams Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.