US Bridges

96th ST East over Behner Brook

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.16 W of Allisonville R · Structure no. 2900307

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
61,490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

96th ST East over Behner Brook is a concrete culvert carrying 96th ST East over Behner Brook in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 61,490 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110,680 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries96th ST East
CrossesBehner Brook
Location00.16 W of Allisonville R
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.927, -86.06872
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.8 m)
Roadway width98 ft (29.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61,490 (2024)
Projected traffic110,680 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure8
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 96th ST East over Behner Brook built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is 96th ST East over Behner Brook in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 96th ST East over Behner Brook carry?

About 61,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 96th ST East over Behner Brook?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns 96th ST East over Behner Brook?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.