US Bridges

146th ST East over Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.41 W of Carey RD · Structure no. 2900124

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST East over Cool Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 146th ST East over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 41,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,080 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries146th ST East
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.41 W of Carey RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.0003, -86.11622
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,900 (2023)
Projected traffic68,080 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 146th ST East over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is 146th ST East over Cool 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 146th ST East over Cool Creek carry?

About 41,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST East over Cool Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST East over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.