US Bridges

166th ST West over Little Eagle Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.02 E of Joliet RD · Structure no. 2900039

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

166th ST West over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 166th ST West over Little Eagle Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2039. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries166th ST West
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location01.02 E of Joliet RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02784, -86.2121
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic570 by 2039
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 166th ST West over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

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

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 166th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 166th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.