US Bridges

Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.25 E Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900639

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,645
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb is a concrete continuous slab carrying Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 70 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 17,645 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,220 by 2039. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesMadison Avenue
CrossesMorris Street Eb/Wb
Location00.25 E Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75189, -86.15428
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 geometry8: 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width103 ft (31.5 m)
Roadway width91 ft (27.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,645 (2019)
Projected traffic26,220 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Madison Avenue over Morris Street 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 Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb carry?

About 17,645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Avenue over Morris Street Eb/Wb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.