US Bridges

Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.17 NE Rangeline Road · Structure no. 2900500

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
239 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 5,640 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,150 by 2044. The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesLowes Way
CrossesCool Creek Path
Location00.17 NE Rangeline Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99282, -86.12432
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length239 ft (72.7 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,640 (2024)
Projected traffic10,150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path 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 Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path carry?

About 5,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path?

The structure is 239 ft (72.7 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Lowes Way over Cool Creek Path?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.