US Bridges

Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.27 S of 146th ST · Structure no. 2900306

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

About this bridge

Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain 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 30 ft (9 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBergen Blvd
CrossesEe Bennett Drain
Location00.27 S of 146th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99773, -85.92684
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic790 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
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 Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain built?

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

What condition is Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain carry?

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

How long is Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Bergen Blvd over Ee Bennett Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.