US Bridges

196th ST West over Finley Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.15 W of Joliet RD · Structure no. 2900020

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

196th ST West over Finley Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 196th ST West over Finley Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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Carries196th ST West
CrossesFinley Creek
Location00.15 W of Joliet RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.07077, -86.23467
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 196th ST West over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 196th ST West over Finley 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 196th ST West over Finley Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 196th ST West over Finley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 196th ST West over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.