US Bridges

146th ST East over Sand Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.86 W of Olio RD · Structure no. 2900161

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST East over Sand Creek is a steel culvert carrying 146th ST East over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,190 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,140 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries146th ST East
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.86 W of Olio RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00145, -85.93523
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,190 (2024)
Projected traffic20,140 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 146th ST East over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 146th ST East over Sand Creek carry?

About 11,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST East over Sand Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST East over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.