226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.57 E of Mill Creek RD · Structure no. 2900086
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,820 by 2041. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is 226th ST East over Bear Slide 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does 226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek carry?
About 1,120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns 226th ST East over Bear Slide Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.