US Bridges

SR 38 over Sly Run

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 02.49 W SR 32 · Structure no. 012740

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,714
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 over Sly Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 38 over Sly Run in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,714 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38
CrossesSly Run
Location02.49 W SR 32
RouteState Highway 38
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.06622, -86.06279
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,714 (2021)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 38 over Sly Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 over Sly Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 over Sly Run carry?

About 11,714 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 over Sly Run?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 over Sly Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.