US Bridges

Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.15 W of Springmill RD · Structure no. 2900239

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, 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 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 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDorset Blvd
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location00.15 W of Springmill RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.97333, -86.16733
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek built?

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

What condition is Dorset Blvd over Williams 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dorset Blvd over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.