79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch
GoodMarion County, Indiana · 00.82 E of Allisonville R · Structure no. 4900671
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 79 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,787
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,787 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,141 by 2039. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is 79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does 79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch carry?
About 2,787 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch?
The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns 79th ST over Wadsworth Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.