Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain
GoodHamilton County, Indiana · 00.36 S of E 256th ST · Structure no. 2900474
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Scherer Avenue over Scherer 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Scherer Avenue over Scherer Drain?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.