US Bridges

Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Meridian ST · Structure no. 4900695

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,251
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek is a concrete slab carrying Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,251 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,196 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesDelaware Street
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location00.20 E of Meridian ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.64428, -86.15459
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,251 (2023)
Projected traffic2,196 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Delaware Street over Buffalo 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 Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 1,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Delaware Street over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.