US Bridges

Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run

Poor

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.40 N of 96th ST · Structure no. 2900220

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2044. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesCedar Point DR
CrossesSpring Mill Run
Location00.40 N of 96th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.92917, -86.17666
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Point DR over Spring Mill Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.