US Bridges

E Main ST over Cool Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.35 E of Keystone Ave · Structure no. 2900207

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Main ST over Cool Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying E Main ST over Cool Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 68 years old, older 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 18,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,470 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Main ST
CrossesCool Creek
Location00.35 E of Keystone Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97837, -86.10607
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,040 (2024)
Projected traffic32,470 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 E Main ST over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is E Main ST over Cool 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 E Main ST over Cool Creek carry?

About 18,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Main ST over Cool Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns E Main ST over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.