US Bridges

266th ST East over Bear Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.40 E SR 213 · Structure no. 2900326

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,270
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

266th ST East over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 266th ST East over Bear Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,270 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries266th ST East
CrossesBear Creek
Location01.40 E SR 213
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.1769, -85.91288
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length64 ft (19.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,270 (2020)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 266th ST East over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is 266th ST East over Bear 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 266th ST East over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,270 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 266th ST East over Bear Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 266th ST East over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.