Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch
Marion County, Indiana · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Bluff Road over Churchman Ditch in Marion County, Indiana, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 15,342 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2019).
- Its listed owner is a city or municipal highway agency.
- It is one of 448 of the 969 inventoried bridges in Marion County rated good (46.2%); 46 (4.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 00.45 SW of Southport Rd |
| NBI structure number | 4900419 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 4: foundations stable, field review says exposed foundations need protection |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Indiana department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Marion County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-65 over 26TH Street | 1968 | 167,273 | Good |
| I-65 over 29TH Street | 1968 | 167,273 | Good |
| I-65 over West 30TH Street | 1968 | 167,273 | Fair |
| I-65 over Dr Ml King Drive | 1968 | 164,000 | Good |
| I-70 over Belmont Avenue | 1967 | 163,150 | Fair |
| I-70 over Sherman Drive CSX RR | 2007 | 157,928 | Good |
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