US Bridges

266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.30 W US 31 · Structure no. 2900014

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2039. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries266th ST East
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location01.30 W US 31
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17431, -86.15275
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic320 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$840,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is 266th ST East over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 266th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.