US Bridges

136th ST East over Sand Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.25 W of Marilyn RD · Structure no. 2900169

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

136th ST East over Sand Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 136th ST East over Sand Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries136th ST East
CrossesSand Creek
Location00.25 W of Marilyn RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98653, -85.95665
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 136th ST East over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is 136th 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 136th ST East over Sand Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 136th ST East over Sand Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 136th ST East over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.