US Bridges

209th ST East over Morse Reservoir

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.36 W of Hague RD · Structure no. 2900087

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

209th ST East over Morse Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 209th ST East over Morse Reservoir in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 71 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,960 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,730 by 2044. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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Carries209th ST East
CrossesMorse Reservoir
Location00.36 W of Hague RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.09071, -86.04028
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length237 ft (72.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,960 (2024)
Projected traffic10,730 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 209th ST East over Morse Reservoir built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is 209th ST East over Morse Reservoir in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 209th ST East over Morse Reservoir carry?

About 5,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 209th ST East over Morse Reservoir?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 209th ST East over Morse Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.