US Bridges

236th ST East over Morse Reservoir

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.70 E of Tollgate RD · Structure no. 2900043

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,160
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

236th ST East over Morse Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 236th ST East over Morse Reservoir in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 71 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 6,160 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,010 by 2041. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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Carries236th ST East
CrossesMorse Reservoir
Location00.70 E of Tollgate RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13227, -86.02413
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,160 (2021)
Projected traffic10,010 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 236th ST East over Morse Reservoir built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is 236th ST East over Morse Reservoir 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 236th ST East over Morse Reservoir carry?

About 6,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 236th ST East over Morse Reservoir?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns 236th ST East over Morse Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.