Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir
PoorClosed to trafficHamilton County, Indiana · 01.46 N SR 38 · Structure no. 2900094
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1954, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,350 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Little Chicago RD over Morse Reservoir?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.