US Bridges

106th ST East over Carmel Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.32 E of Westfield Blvd · Structure no. 2900222

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

106th ST East over Carmel Creek is a steel culvert carrying 106th ST East over Carmel Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,940 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,690 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries106th ST East
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.32 E of Westfield Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.94154, -86.12076
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,940 (2024)
Projected traffic37,690 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 106th ST East over Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 106th ST East over Carmel Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 106th ST East over Carmel Creek carry?

About 20,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 106th ST East over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 106th ST East over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.