US Bridges

29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.70 W of Mlk Jr ST · Structure no. 4900716

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,182
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,182 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,101 by 2043. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries29th ST
CrossesIndpls Water CO Canal
Location00.70 W of Mlk Jr ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.80823, -86.18637
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,182 (2023)
Projected traffic18,101 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal carry?

About 12,182 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns 29th ST over Indpls Water CO Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.