US Bridges

116th ST East over Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.23 E of Gray RD · Structure no. 2900142

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST East over Cool Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 116th ST East over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 70 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 72,880 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 131,180 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries116th ST East
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.23 E of Gray RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95668, -86.08472
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72,880 (2024)
Projected traffic131,180 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 116th ST East over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is 116th 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 116th ST East over Cool Creek carry?

About 72,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST East over Cool Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST East over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.