US Bridges

151st ST East over Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.45 W of Carey RD · Structure no. 2900133

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

151st ST East over Cool Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 151st ST East over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,120 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,620 by 2044. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries151st ST East
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.45 W of Carey RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00757, -86.11703
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,120 (2024)
Projected traffic32,620 by 2044
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 151st ST East over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 151st 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 151st ST East over Cool Creek carry?

About 18,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 151st ST East over Cool Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 151st ST East over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.