US Bridges

116th ST East over Sand Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.30 E of Cumberland RD · Structure no. 2900152

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST East over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 116th ST East over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35,830 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,490 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries116th ST East
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.30 E of Cumberland RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95709, -85.98928
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,830 (2024)
Projected traffic64,490 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th ST East over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 116th ST East over Sand Creek carry?

About 35,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST East over Sand Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST East over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.