US Bridges

256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.41 E of Gwinn RD · Structure no. 2900053

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,620
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 51 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 1,620 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2041. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries256th ST East
CrossesLittle Cicero Creek
Location00.41 E of Gwinn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16114, -86.03374
Functional classUrban Local

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,620 (2021)
Projected traffic2,630 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is 256th 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 256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek carry?

About 1,620 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 256th ST East over Little Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.