HILLSIDE AVE
Carrying HILLSIDE AVE over BAILEY CREEK
00.15 N OF 65TH ST, Marion, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HILLSIDE AVE
The HILLSIDE AVE bridge in Marion, Indiana carries HILLSIDE AVE over BAILEY CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1961, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,650 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Indiana bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HILLSIDE AVE compares
Live comparison across Indiana.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1935
- Last Reconstructed
- 1961
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.1 m (23 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,650 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4900081
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HILLSIDE AVE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare HILLSIDE AVE against other structures in Marion and across Indiana. Indiana bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for HILLSIDE AVE?
HILLSIDE AVE in Marion, Indiana has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HILLSIDE AVE inspected?
HILLSIDE AVE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,650 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HILLSIDE AVE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for HILLSIDE AVE?
HILLSIDE AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining HILLSIDE AVE?
HILLSIDE AVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HILLSIDE AVE and does age affect safety?
HILLSIDE AVE was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1961.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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