126th ST East over Cool Creek
FairHamilton County, Indiana · 00.36 W of Gray RD · Structure no. 2900141
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,520
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
126th ST East over Cool Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 126th ST East over Cool Creek 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 10,520 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,940 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 126th ST East over Cool Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 126th 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 126th ST East over Cool Creek carry?
About 10,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 126th ST East over Cool Creek?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 126th ST East over Cool Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.