US Bridges

Westfield Blvd over Carmel Creek

Good

Hamilton County, Indiana · 00.10 MI S of 116th Stree · Structure no. 2900507

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westfield Blvd over Carmel Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Westfield Blvd over Carmel 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 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 5,470 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,850 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWestfield Blvd
CrossesCarmel Creek
Location00.10 MI S of 116th Stree
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.95527, -86.12666
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,470 (2024)
Projected traffic9,850 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 Westfield Blvd over Carmel Creek built?

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

What condition is Westfield Blvd over Carmel 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 Westfield Blvd over Carmel Creek carry?

About 5,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Westfield Blvd over Carmel Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Westfield Blvd over Carmel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.