US Bridges

Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.86 S of 296th ST · Structure no. 2900047

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 710 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDevaney RD
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location00.86 S of 296th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.2051, -86.06906
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2021)
Projected traffic710 by 2041
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$988,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Devaney RD over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.