US Bridges

96th ST West over Williams Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.38 W of Springmill RD · Structure no. 2900032

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST West over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 96th ST West over Williams Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 19,040 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,270 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries96th ST West
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.38 W of Springmill RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92691, -86.17218
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,040 (2024)
Projected traffic34,270 by 2044
Trucks4%
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$907,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 96th ST West over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th ST West over Williams 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 96th ST West over Williams Creek carry?

About 19,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 96th ST West over Williams Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST West over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.