US Bridges

146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.95 W of Shelborne RD · Structure no. 2900504

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek in Hamilton County, Indiana. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,520 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Carries146th ST West
CrossesLittle Eagle Creek
Location00.95 W of Shelborne RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.99876, -86.2397
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2023)
Projected traffic18,520 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is 146th ST West over Little Eagle 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns 146th ST West over Little Eagle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.