US Bridges

166th ST East over William Lehr Drain

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.18 W of Boden Road · Structure no. 2900477

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,380
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

166th ST East over William Lehr Drain is a concrete culvert carrying 166th ST East over William Lehr 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 3,380 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,490 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries166th ST East
CrossesWilliam Lehr Drain
Location00.18 W of Boden Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.03069, -85.94136
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,380 (2020)
Projected traffic5,490 by 2040
Trucks2%
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 166th ST East over William Lehr Drain built?

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

What condition is 166th ST East over William Lehr 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 166th ST East over William Lehr Drain carry?

About 3,380 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 166th ST East over William Lehr Drain?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 166th ST East over William Lehr Drain?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.