US Bridges

Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.35 S of 106th ST · Structure no. 2900230

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 2,940 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,290 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLakeshore DR East
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.35 S of 106th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93755, -86.10444
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,940 (2024)
Projected traffic5,290 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek 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 Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek carry?

About 2,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore DR East over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.