US Bridges

86th Street over Payne Branch

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.36 W of Michigan RD · Structure no. 4900678

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,920
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th Street over Payne Branch is a concrete culvert carrying 86th Street over Payne Branch in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 26,920 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries86th Street
CrossesPayne Branch
Location00.36 W of Michigan RD
RouteCity Street 188
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9116, -86.2294
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,920 (2019)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2039
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 86th Street over Payne Branch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th Street over Payne Branch 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 86th Street over Payne Branch carry?

About 26,920 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is 86th Street over Payne Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns 86th Street over Payne Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.