US Bridges

SR 32 over Cicero Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.51 W SR 38 · Structure no. 010660

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
318 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28,282
2004 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 32 over Cicero Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 32 over Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 98 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 28,282 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,848 by 2030. The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 32
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.51 W SR 38
RouteState Highway 32
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04552, -86.03411
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length318 ft (96.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,282 (2004)
Projected traffic39,848 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$909,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 32 over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 32 over Cicero Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 32 over Cicero Creek carry?

About 28,282 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 32 over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 318 ft (96.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 32 over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.