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Behner Crossing over Behner Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 00.10 S Bay Vista DR · Structure no. 4900697

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
53
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Behner Crossing over Behner Creek is a steel culvert carrying Behner Crossing over Behner Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2039. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBehner Crossing
CrossesBehner Creek
Location00.10 S Bay Vista DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92371, -86.05819
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2019)
Projected traffic79 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Behner Crossing over Behner Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Behner Crossing over Behner Creek 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 Behner Crossing over Behner Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Behner Crossing over Behner Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Behner Crossing over Behner Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.