US Bridges

Baker Road over Maze Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.15 S Maze Road · Structure no. 4900673

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
464
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baker Road over Maze Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Baker Road over Maze 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 464 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 689 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesBaker Road
CrossesMaze Creek
Location00.15 S Maze Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.63945, -85.95698
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic464 (2019)
Projected traffic689 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 Baker Road over Maze Creek built?

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

What condition is Baker Road over Maze 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 Baker Road over Maze Creek carry?

About 464 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Baker Road over Maze Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Baker Road over Maze Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.