US Bridges

Connecticut Ave over Flatfork Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.74 S of SR 238 · Structure no. 2900173

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,640
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Connecticut Ave over Flatfork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Connecticut Ave over Flatfork 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 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 2,640 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesConnecticut Ave
CrossesFlatfork Creek
Location00.74 S of SR 238
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94118, -85.87512
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,640 (2020)
Projected traffic4,290 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
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 Connecticut Ave over Flatfork Creek built?

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

What condition is Connecticut Ave over Flatfork 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 Connecticut Ave over Flatfork Creek carry?

About 2,640 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Connecticut Ave over Flatfork Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Connecticut Ave over Flatfork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.