US Bridges

206th ST East over Lock Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.55 E of Olio RD · Structure no. 2900109

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,260
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

206th ST East over Lock Ditch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 206th ST East over Lock Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 1,260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,050 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries206th ST East
CrossesLock Ditch
Location00.55 E of Olio RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.08838, -85.91024
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,260 (2020)
Projected traffic2,050 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 206th ST East over Lock Ditch built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 206th ST East over Lock Ditch 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 206th ST East over Lock Ditch carry?

About 1,260 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 206th ST East over Lock Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 206th ST East over Lock Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.