US Bridges

Promise RD over Sand Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.31 N of 126th ST · Structure no. 2900165

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Promise RD over Sand Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Promise RD over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,290 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,720 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPromise RD
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.31 N of 126th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97723, -85.97071
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,290 (2024)
Projected traffic16,720 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Promise RD over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Promise RD 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 Promise RD over Sand Creek carry?

About 9,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Promise RD over Sand Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Promise RD over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.