US Bridges

241st ST East over Armstrong Drain

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.30 W of Tollgate RD · Structure no. 2900476

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

241st ST East over Armstrong Drain is a wood or timber slab carrying 241st ST East over Armstrong 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 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries241st ST East
CrossesArmstrong Drain
Location00.30 W of Tollgate RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.13945, -86.04266
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating61.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic110 by 2041
Trucks2%
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 241st ST East over Armstrong Drain built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 241st ST East over Armstrong 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 241st ST East over Armstrong Drain carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 241st ST East over Armstrong Drain?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 241st ST East over Armstrong Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.