US Bridges

Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 01.80 W SR 13 · Structure no. 2900493

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,470
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,470 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,390 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesStrawtown Ave
CrossesDyers Creek
Location01.80 W SR 13
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates40.12695, -85.89225
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,470 (2020)
Projected traffic2,390 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strawtown Ave over Dyers 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 Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek carry?

About 1,470 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Strawtown Ave over Dyers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.