US Bridges

Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.37 S of SR 32 · Structure no. 2900037

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2039. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoliet RD
CrossesBranch Little Eagle CR
Location00.37 S of SR 32
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03618, -86.23148
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2019)
Projected traffic470 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR 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 Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Joliet RD over Branch Little Eagle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.