256th ST West over Symons Ditch
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.95 E of Eagletown RD · Structure no. 2900212
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2019 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
256th ST West over Symons Ditch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying 256th ST West over Symons Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 256th ST West over Symons Ditch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is 256th ST West over Symons Ditch 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 256th ST West over Symons Ditch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is 256th ST West over Symons Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 256th ST West over Symons Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.