US Bridges

Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.41 E of Hazel Dell RD · Structure no. 2900303

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCherry Creek Blvd
CrossesVestal Ditch
Location00.41 E of Hazel Dell RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99286, -86.06272
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic790 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Creek Blvd 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 Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Creek Blvd over Vestal Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.