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261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.77 E of Six Points RD · Structure no. 2900331

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries261st ST West
CrossesBr of Little Cicero CR
Location00.77 E of Six Points RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.16338, -86.16138
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR built?

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

What condition is 261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR 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 261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 261st ST West over Br of Little Cicero CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.