US Bridges

276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.75 E of Devaney RD · Structure no. 2900050

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,740
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 54 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 1,740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,830 by 2041. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries276th ST East
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location00.75 E of Devaney RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.19026, -86.05493
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,740 (2021)
Projected traffic2,830 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is 276th ST East 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 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 1,740 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 276th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.