US Bridges

Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.19 N of Cherry Tree RD · Structure no. 2900249

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,180 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCoopers Hawk DR
CrossesMitchener Ditch
Location00.19 N of Cherry Tree RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.98378, -86.07838
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2024)
Projected traffic2,180 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener 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 Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Coopers Hawk DR over Mitchener Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.