US Bridges

Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.47 S of Moore RD · Structure no. 4900670

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,863
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 10,863 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,140 by 2039. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette RD
CrossesEagle Creek Reservoir
Location00.47 S of Moore RD
RouteCity Street 4330
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.88776, -86.30045
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,863 (2019)
Projected traffic16,140 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir 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 Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir carry?

About 10,863 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette RD over Eagle Creek Reservoir?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.