US Bridges

River RD over Cicero Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.76 N of 160th ST · Structure no. 2900122

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,480
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over Cicero Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River RD over Cicero Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 53 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 6,480 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,530 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver RD
CrossesCicero Creek
Location00.76 N of 160th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03025, -86.03286
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.1 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,480 (2020)
Projected traffic10,530 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River RD over Cicero Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is River RD over Cicero Creek 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 River RD over Cicero Creek carry?

About 6,480 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is River RD over Cicero Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over Cicero Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.