US Bridges

Joyce Ave over Sugar Run

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.14 N of 234th ST · Structure no. 2900103

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joyce Ave over Sugar Run is a wood or timber slab carrying Joyce Ave over Sugar Run in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 105 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJoyce Ave
CrossesSugar Run
Location00.14 N of 234th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12996, -85.96376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Joyce Ave over Sugar Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Joyce Ave over Sugar Run 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Joyce Ave over Sugar Run carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Joyce Ave over Sugar Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Joyce Ave over Sugar Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.