US Bridges

Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.18 S of 161st ST · Structure no. 2900179

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,840 by 2044. 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).

CarriesWestfield Blvd
CrossesBranch of Cool Creek
Location00.18 S of 161st ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.01944, -86.12748
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating40.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2024)
Projected traffic6,840 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Blvd over Branch of Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.