US Bridges

Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.31 N of 96th ST · Structure no. 2900192

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,660 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,390 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFall Creek RD
CrossesGeist Reservoir
Location00.31 N of 96th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93118, -85.93959
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,660 (2024)
Projected traffic53,390 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir 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 Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir carry?

About 29,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir?

The structure is 226 ft (68.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Creek RD over Geist Reservoir?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.