US Bridges

Lowes Way over Hiway Run

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.07 NE Rangeline Road · Structure no. 2900501

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lowes Way over Hiway Run is a concrete culvert carrying Lowes Way over Hiway Run 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 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesLowes Way
CrossesHiway Run
Location00.07 NE Rangeline Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99264, -86.12631
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 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 directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Hiway Run built?

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

What condition is Lowes Way over Hiway Run 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 Hiway Run carry?

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

How long is Lowes Way over Hiway Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Lowes Way over Hiway Run?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.