US Bridges

Florida RD over Fall Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.40 S of 113th ST · Structure no. 2900175

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florida RD over Fall Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Florida RD over Fall Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 35 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesFlorida RD
CrossesFall Creek
Location00.40 S of 113th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94748, -85.89073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2020)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 Florida RD over Fall Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Florida RD over Fall 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 Florida RD over Fall Creek carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Florida RD over Fall Creek?

The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Florida RD over Fall Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.