US Bridges

Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal

Good

Marion County, Indiana · 00.12 N of Broadripple Av · Structure no. 4900719

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,053
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal is a concrete culvert carrying Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal in Marion County, Indiana. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9,053 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,299 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesWestfield Blvd
CrossesI.W.C. Canal
Location00.12 N of Broadripple Av
RouteCity Street 181
CountyMarion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.87135, -86.14153
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,053 (2022)
Projected traffic10,299 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal carry?

About 9,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Blvd over I.W.C. Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.