US Bridges

116th ST West over Long Branch

Fair

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.63 E of SR 421 · Structure no. 2900484

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22,570
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th ST West over Long Branch is a steel culvert carrying 116th ST West over Long Branch in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,630 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries116th ST West
CrossesLong Branch
Location00.63 E of SR 421
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.9554, -86.23155
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,570 (2024)
Projected traffic40,630 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 116th ST West over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 116th ST West over Long Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does 116th ST West over Long Branch carry?

About 22,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 116th ST West over Long Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns 116th ST West over Long Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.