US Bridges

Meridian ST over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.05 N I-465 · Structure no. 4900642

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,855
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meridian ST over Lick Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meridian ST over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 15,855 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,560 by 2039. The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMeridian ST
CrossesLick Creek
Location00.05 N I-465
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.7021, -86.15829
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length138 ft (42.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,855 (2019)
Projected traffic23,560 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meridian ST over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Meridian ST 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Meridian ST over Lick Creek carry?

About 15,855 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Meridian ST over Lick Creek?

The structure is 138 ft (42.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Meridian ST over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.