US Bridges

216th ST West over Finley Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.11 E of Lamong RD · Structure no. 2900440

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

216th ST West over Finley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying 216th ST West over Finley Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries216th ST West
CrossesFinley Creek
Location00.11 E of Lamong RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.10025, -86.20152
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic150 by 2039
Trucks1%
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 216th ST West over Finley Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 216th ST West over Finley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does 216th ST West over Finley Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 216th ST West over Finley Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 216th ST West over Finley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.