US Bridges

SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res)

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 06.82 N SR 32 · Structure no. 004950

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res) in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 72 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,814 by 2030. The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesCicero Creek (morse Res)
Location06.82 N SR 32
RouteState Highway 19
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.14349, -86.01341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2021)
Projected traffic18,814 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res) built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res) carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res)?

The structure is 227 ft (69.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Cicero Creek (morse Res)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.