US Bridges

166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.09 W of Joliet RD · Structure no. 2900038

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries166th ST West
CrossesBranch Little Eagle CR
Location00.09 W of Joliet RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02775, -86.23297
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2019)
Projected traffic360 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 166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 166th ST West 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 166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 166th ST West over Branch Little Eagle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.