US Bridges

Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.54 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 2900211

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,590 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGreenfield Avenue
CrossesStony Creek
Location00.54 W of SR 37
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.02901, -86.00308
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,770 (2024)
Projected traffic26,590 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greenfield Avenue over Stony 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 Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek carry?

About 14,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greenfield Avenue over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.