US Bridges

Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb

Poor

Marion County, Indiana · 00.47 W I-465 · Structure no. 4900649

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
196 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,021
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,021 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,350 by 2039. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBrookville Road
CrossesShadeland Avenue Nb/Sb
Location00.47 W I-465
RouteCity Street 4134
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.75328, -86.04186
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,021 (2019)
Projected traffic19,350 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb built?

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

What condition is Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb carry?

About 13,021 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Brookville Road over Shadeland Avenue Nb/Sb?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.