US Bridges

266th ST East over Cicero Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.92 E of SR 19 · Structure no. 2900066

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

266th ST East over Cicero Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 266th ST East over Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 68 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2041. The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries266th ST East
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.92 E of SR 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.17621, -85.99579
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2021)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2041
Trucks3%
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 266th ST East over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is 266th ST East over 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 266th ST East over Cicero Creek carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 266th ST East over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 266th ST East over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.