US Bridges

Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.71 W of SR 37 · Structure no. 2900223

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 14,770 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,590 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesGreenfield Avenue
CrossesWilson Ditch
Location00.71 W of SR 37
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03113, -86.00499
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 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$843,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch built?

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

What condition is Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch 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 Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch carry?

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

How long is Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Greenfield Avenue over Wilson Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.