US Bridges

146th ST East over Vestal Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.56 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900247

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,850
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST East over Vestal Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying 146th ST East over Vestal Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 31,850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,750 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries146th ST East
CrossesVestal Ditch
Location00.56 E of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.00035, -86.05997
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,850 (2023)
Projected traffic51,750 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 146th ST East over Vestal Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th ST East over Vestal Ditch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 146th ST East over Vestal Ditch carry?

About 31,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST East over Vestal Ditch?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST East over Vestal Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.