US Bridges

136th ST East over Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.20 E of Rangeline RD · Structure no. 2900125

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th ST East over Cool Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 136th ST East over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 11,940 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,490 by 2044. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries136th ST East
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.20 E of Rangeline RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98568, -86.12342
Functional classUrban Collector

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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,940 (2024)
Projected traffic21,490 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 136th ST East over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th 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 136th ST East over Cool Creek carry?

About 11,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 136th ST East over Cool Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 136th ST East over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.