46TH/MOLLER
Carrying 46TH/MOLLER over FALCON CREEK
00.38 W OF LAFAYETTE RD, Marion, Indiana
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 46TH/MOLLER
The 46TH/MOLLER bridge in Marion, Indiana carries 46TH/MOLLER over FALCON CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,842 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How 46TH/MOLLER 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
- 1975
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 12.2 m (40 ft)
- Deck Width
- 30.5 m (100 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29,842 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4900469
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 46TH/MOLLER 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 46TH/MOLLER 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 46TH/MOLLER?
46TH/MOLLER in Marion, Indiana has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 46TH/MOLLER inspected?
46TH/MOLLER'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 29,842 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 46TH/MOLLER 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 46TH/MOLLER?
46TH/MOLLER has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 46TH/MOLLER?
46TH/MOLLER is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is 46TH/MOLLER and does age affect safety?
46TH/MOLLER was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
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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