US Bridges

116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.80 MI W of I-69 · Structure no. 2900506

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32,140
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail is a concrete culvert carrying 116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 32,140 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 57,850 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries116th Street
CrossesNickel Plate Trail
Location00.80 MI W of I-69
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95618, -86.01612
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width118 ft (35.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,140 (2024)
Projected traffic57,850 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail built?

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

What condition is 116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail 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 116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail carry?

About 32,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns 116th Street over Nickel Plate Trail?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.