US Bridges

Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 N Hanna Ave · Structure no. 4900651

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,507
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek is a steel culvert carrying Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 20,507 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,473 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesArlington Avenue
CrossesSloan Creek
Location00.10 N Hanna Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.71124, -86.06359
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,507 (2019)
Projected traffic30,473 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arlington Avenue over Sloan 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 Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek carry?

About 20,507 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Arlington Avenue over Sloan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.