131st ST East over Sand Creek
FairHamilton County, Indiana · 00.10 E of Promise RD · Structure no. 2900166
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,340
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
131st ST East over Sand Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying 131st ST East over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 131st ST East over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is 131st ST East over Sand 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does 131st ST East over Sand Creek carry?
About 4,340 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 131st ST East over Sand Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns 131st ST East over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.