US Bridges

Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.37 W of Westfield Blvd · Structure no. 2900297

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesShadow Ridge RD
CrossesReam Creek
Location00.37 W of Westfield Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.93034, -86.13384
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2044
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shadow Ridge RD over Ream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Shadow Ridge RD over Ream Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.