US Bridges

21st ST over Lick Creek

Fair

Marion County, Indiana · 0.05 MI W of Post RD · Structure no. 4900712

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,888
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

21st ST over Lick Creek is a steel culvert carrying 21st ST over Lick Creek in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 13,888 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,550 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 143 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries21st ST
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Post RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.79667, -86.01026
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width143 ft (43.7 m)
Roadway width143 ft (43.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,888 (2022)
Projected traffic20,550 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
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 21st ST over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 21st ST over Lick 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 21st ST over Lick Creek carry?

About 13,888 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is 21st ST over Lick Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 143 ft wide.

Who owns 21st ST over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.