US Bridges

Union ST over Grassy Branch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.08 S of SR 32 · Structure no. 2900214

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union ST over Grassy Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union ST over Grassy Branch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 64 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 5,570 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,030 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUnion ST
CrossesGrassy Branch
Location00.08 S of SR 32
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.04162, -86.12775
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,570 (2024)
Projected traffic10,030 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union ST over Grassy Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Union ST over Grassy Branch 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 Union ST over Grassy Branch carry?

About 5,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Union ST over Grassy Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Union ST over Grassy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.