US Bridges

Morris ST over Avon Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Bridgeport RD · Structure no. 4900672

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,310
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morris ST over Avon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Morris ST over Avon Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,780 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMorris ST
CrossesAvon Creek
Location00.10 E of Bridgeport RD
RouteCity Street 108
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.74928, -86.31539
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,310 (2019)
Projected traffic19,780 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morris ST over Avon Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morris ST over Avon Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Morris ST over Avon Creek carry?

About 13,310 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Morris ST over Avon Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Morris ST over Avon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.