156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek
FairHamilton County, Indiana · 00.16 E of Joliet RD · Structure no. 2900035
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2039. The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 156th ST West over Little Eagle 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 156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 156th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.